What are the Common Dizzy Spells – Causes?
Although most common among older people, dizzy spells can occur in individuals of any age. Such common is its occurrence that most people want to know what are dizzy spells caused by. The common causes of dizziness are: Insufficient Supply of Glucose to Brain Many people complain of experiencing dizziness after eating. This is due to an increase in the level of insulin in blood. After we have our meals or a sweet drink, the level of blood sugar in our body rises. This is followed by a boost in the amount of insulin that causes a drop in the amount of sugar in our blood. Lack of fuel (sugar) to the brain causes dizzy spells. A more serious cause of abnormally high levels of insulin in blood is the release of this substance in short bursts from an abnormal tissues in the pancreas. This results in a feeling of disorientation. Insufficient Supply of Oxygen to Brain • In case of respiratory failure where lungs don’t function properly, the brain does not get enough amount of oxygen. When the
