- Find
- Manage
- Resources
Is Dizziness A Symptom Of Thyroid Problems?
Dizziness is a term that is often used to describe two different symptoms: lightheadedness and vertigo.
Light-headedness is a feeling like you might faint.
Vertigo is a feeling that you are spinning or moving, or that the the world is spinning around you. See also:
Alternative Names
Light-headedness - dizzy; Loss of balance; Vertigo
Considerations
Most causes of dizziness are not serious and either quickly get better on their own or...
Read moreMore information on "Is Dizziness A Symptom Of Thyroid Problems?"
From Our Experts
Depression Symptoms: Could They Be Caused by Your Thyroid?
January has been designated as Thyroid Awareness Month by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. One of the reasons we want... Read more »
Dizziness and Anxiety
We often receive questions here at AnxietyConnection.com about whether dizziness can be a sign or symptom of anxiety. Some of our members... Read more »
Oprah Endorses... the Thyroid
Republished with permission from DiabetesMine.com. Oprah's got a new pet project: thyroid disease. Yup. Early last week, Oprah... Read more »
Vertigo & Multiple Sclerosis: My Life On a Surfboard
“What was that supposed to be?” My husband often asks the question in a playful manner. Playful, because he knows exactly what it... Read more »
Is it Your Thyroid or ADHD?
We have been getting more member questions lately about whether or not thyroid problems could cause symptoms of ADHD or if there is any... Read more »
From Our Sources
Thyroid Problems Common in CKD Patients
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at risk for hypothyroidism and problems that come with it. Subclinical... Read more »
Scientists looking at thyroid problems during pregnancy
Scientists at the annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association are studying thyroid problems in pregnant women, since thyroid problems can... Read more »
Q&A: Paxil, other meds linked to thyroid problems
A reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy about how her thyroid problem was misdiagnosed as depression. The Graedons respond... Read more »
Thyroid Disorders
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck, just over the windpipe. It produces iodine-containing hormones which... Read more »
Thyroid Nodules
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A thyroid nodule is defined as a small lump of tissue (either solid or cystic - filled with fluid), usually more than one quarter of an inch in... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
