Dizziness is caused by an imbalance in the body's ability to judge external space, leading to balance or spatial orientation disorders. It can cause symptoms such as unstable standing, spinning, falling, dizziness, and even physical discomfort such as nausea and vomiting. So, what causes dizziness in children?
Common causes of dizziness in children include: dizziness may occur when children suffer from upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, and other diseases that cause fever; Children may experience nutrient deficiencies such as anemia and hypoglycemia due to rapid growth or picky eating and loss of appetite; Children suffering from rhinitis, sinusitis, etc. can cause dizziness; If there are structural lesions in the child's skull, it can also cause dizziness; If the child suffers from hypertension or hypotension, dizziness may also occur; Children with conditions such as amblyopia and myopia may also experience dizziness.
In summary, there are many causes of dizziness in children. If the child's condition is severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital for blood routine, blood pressure measurement, cervical spine imaging, and head CT scans to further clarify the cause and facilitate targeted treatment. If children have symptoms of fatigue and lack of energy in their daily lives, it is often caused by dizziness.
Some children also mistake mild headaches for dizziness, thinking that it is discomfort in their head. This type of headache can become severe with increasing intracranial pressure, accompanied by vomiting and various neurological symptoms such as visual impairment, hemiplegia, and sensory impairment.
