Why does this happen when I get up??

Question

Sometimes when I get up from sitting on the couch or getting up out of bed in the morning I feel all dizzy. Why does this happen?

This one time it was so bad that I knew that if I didn't lie down I would have fallen over and hit my head...

This is what happens when I get up,

*first my forehead feels all hot

*i start to see a pool of colors in my eyes,----and pretty soon I can't really see

*it feels like I lose my balance and have to sit back down, or hold onto something.

Is this really serious??

Answer 1

Sounds like anemia or very low blood pressure or both. Definitely see your doctor.

Answer 2

It's either low blood pressure, low blood sugar, or anemia. You're not in any immediate danger, but if you were my sister,  I would make you an appt. with your regular doctor tomorrow.  In the meantime, GET UP SLOWLY.

Bless you and good luck.  :)

Answer 3

It doesn't sound too serious, but I'm not a doctor.  The only person who can tell you that is your doctor.

Answer 4

i have this same problem i am 13 but it seemed to get better   i want to see what people say about it

Answer 5

I know what this promblem is, i just forget the name, but it is an actual condition, my mom's friend gets like this. tell your doctor I think they can give you something to help it. If you feel this way you have to stay in bed until it goes away. it's called vertigo! It's fluid in your inner ear that causes it, you can take sudephed it helps drain the fluid. And can minimize the dizziness.