What are some causes of dizziness when you lay down?

Answer by  3edad (219)

The usual cause of dizziness when laying down is a drop in blood pressure. Your blood pressure changes rather quickly when you change positions from standing to laying down. Other causes can be inner ear infections and vertigo. Check with your doctor for positive determination.

Answer by  shan83 (48)

Calcium deposits are harmless and can form in the inner ear canals. When you lie down, get up suddently, or tilt your head up, they can go spirally in the labrynth of the cochear. They are harmless and usually resolve themselves in a few days. Continuing? See an ENT.

Answer by  BJ44 (6)

Some cause of dizziness can be not drinking enough water, and getting too much exercise before bed. Sometimes not eating enough calories or having energy can make a person dizzy.

Answer by  jheremans (1446)

The major cause of dizziness when you lay down is orthostatic hypotension which means that when you are in a certain position of a long time the circulation of your body tends to be pulled towards the ground causing decreased blood flow to the upper body especially to the brain. Just lay down and stand up slowly, it helps,

Answer by  lois47 (383)

The most likely cause is benign positional vertigo, caused by crystals moving in the inner ear. Your doctor can give you a simple exercise for this condition.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

Vertigo when laying down, sitting up or changing head position, is caused by a disturbance of inner ear fluid. There is a prescribed medicine to help the dizziness but it will not cure the cause. Therapy will do that but it consists of moving your head in ways that will literally make you nauseous. It may disappear on its own.

Answer by  Jojoblue (468)

I get those dizzy spells, as well. There are a thousand reasons for that. As for me, I get dizzy because of dehydration, lack of iron, or eye strain.

Answer by  TJenkins602 (656)

Possible causes for dizziness when lying down is anxiety. Anxiety symptons can cause dizziness in an individual. Dizziness can also be caused by aging. There are other issues that can resort to dizziness like alcohol abuse, drug abuse.

Answer by  CEEFORINA (784)

There could be several causes,the most likely being an infection of your inner ear, such as labyrinthitis. It might also be high blood pressure, low blood sugar or a side effect of medication. The best course of action is to see your doctor.

Answer by  MelindaS (1694)

A rapid drop in your blood pressure, which may happen when if you lay down quickly, can cause dizziness. Also, you may have water in your ear or something else affecting the inner ear.

Answer by  karenlong (0)

i get dizzy when laying down or when i go to sit up it gives me upset stomach and i have had this awful taste in mouth, is this vertigo or change in blood pressuer when laying down