What is dizziness?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, GP and Clinical Director of Patient.info Dizziness is a feeling of being unsteady, but can refer to different sensations including vertigo, feeling faint and problems with balance. This leaflet gives a brief overview of the causes of dizziness. There are separate, more detailed leaflets for some of the conditions listed. Find out more here: https://patient.info/health/dizziness