Dizziness: Lightheadedness and Vertigo
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Did your lightheadedness or vertigo begin following an injury?
See significance of an injury if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have lightheadedness that is getting worse, but you do not have signs of shock?
Yes Do you have moderate to severe vertigo following a head injury?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have persistent mild vertigo following a head injury?
Yes Do you have persistent lightheadedness following an injury?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had mild to moderate vertigo for 24 hours or longer after an ear injury?
Yes Have you had lightheadedness that comes and goes for 2 to 3 days after an injury?
Yes Have you had mild persistent vertigo for 2 to 3 days after an injury?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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