Lightheadedness: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe a sensation where you feel as if you might faint, but you don’t actually lose consciousness. Often caused by dehydration, standing up too quickly, or not eating enough.

• After working out too hard, I felt some lightheadedness.
• She complained of lightheadedness after not having had lunch.

A general term that describes various feelings of unsteadiness or a loss of balance. It can be caused by inner ear problems, low blood pressure, or certain medications.

• I stood up too quickly and felt a wave of dizziness.
• The long spinning ride at the amusement park left me feeling dizzy.

A specific type of dizziness characterized by a spinning sensation, where you feel like you or your surroundings are moving when they are not. Often related to inner ear problems or issues with the balance (vestibular) system.

• She suffers from vertigo, especially when she looks down from heights.
• The medical condition caused him to have sudden episodes of vertigo.

Refers to the near-loss of consciousness or feeling extremely weak and close to passing out. It is often due to a lack of blood flow to the brain or sudden drop in blood pressure.

• The hot weather made me feel a sense of faintness.
• His face turned pale and he experienced faintness after standing still for too long.