PARENTING and CHILD CARE Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts from January, 2018

10 Common Causes of Dizziness in Children

10 Common Causes of Dizziness in Children If your child tells you he feels dizzy, don’t be unduly alarmed, reports the American Academy of Paediatrics, or AAP. Dizziness is common among healthy children and can result from a child spinning around during play, or from getting up too quickly from squatting or sitting down. However, sometimes dizziness can be a sign of a more serious condition, so you should feel free to speak with your paediatrician if you have any concerns. Symptoms When your child says he feels dizzy, most likely he feels lightheaded or unsteady. However, if your child says he feels like the room is spinning, or feels unsteady while sitting or standing still, then he may have a condition called vertigo. Feelings of vertigo can be difficult for a child to articulate, so you may want to ask your child about specific vertigo symptoms to gain a greater understanding of what your child is experiencing. Classification of Dizziness in Children Although it can be