Dizziness and vomiting are extremely common and can result from a wide variety of conditions. Some of these are minor problems, but these symptoms can signal serious problems in some instances. Dizziness is described as a feeling of imbalance, lightheadedness, and unsteadiness. By itself, dizziness is rarely a serious problem, although it is one of the most common reasons Americans visit a doctor, according to MayoClinic.com. Dizziness and vomiting together can be irritating and can cause further problems if they do not resolve quickly.
Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is a feeling of illness and nausea that occurs for many people who travel in vehicles. It is most common to experience motion sickness on boats, but travel in cars and airplanes also can create problems. The brain is continually receiving signals from all of the sensory organs, such as the eyes, ears, muscles and joints. When these signals do not correlate with each other, the brain becomes confused and causes motion sickness, according to MedlinePlus of the National Institutes of Health. Symptoms of motion sickness include nausea, vomiting, cold sweats, dizziness and queasiness. People who are especially susceptible to motion sickness can help themselves by looking at the horizon while traveling.
Flu
The flu refers to an upper respiratory infection that causes symptoms in the head, nose, throat and lungs. It is caused by a number of different influenza viruses and can be deadly for some people. According to the New York Times Health Guide, about 36,000 people die from the flu each year. The flu is highly contagious and can be passed from person to person through coughing and sneezing. The flu usually comes on suddenly, lasts one to two weeks, and can cause symptoms of fatigue, achiness, chills, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Heart Attack
The coronary arteries, provide blood, oxygen and nutrients necessary for the heart muscle to do its job. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow in these coronary arteries is blocked or stopped. This most often occurs due to fatty buildup within the arteries. The reduction in blood flow causes destruction of the heart muscle tissue and can lead to permanent damage. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, heart attack is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. A heart attack can cause chest pain and discomfort, radiating pain into the arm neck or jaw, nausea and vomiting, dizziness and shortness of breath.
