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Someone with multiple myeloma might feel lightheaded when standing up because of a condition called orthostatic hypotension, where blood pressure drops when changing positions.

Someone with multiple myeloma might feel faint after eating due to changes in blood pressure or heart-related issues that can affect how blood flows in the body.

Vomiting and diarrhea can happen together because of infections like Salmonella, which affect the stomach and intestines at the same time.

Yes, women are more likely to experience Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and dizziness compared to men.

Most babies typically can start to fall asleep on their own around 4 to 6 months of age, but this can vary for each child.

Yes, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) can cause multiple dizzy spells in a short period.

BPPV can cause dizziness, and looking at a computer screen might make it worse because of how your eyes and balance system work together.

Looking at screens can make dizziness worse for people with BPPV because screens can cause visual dizziness.

People with narcolepsy usually start to experience symptoms as a child, teenager, or young adult, but occasionally narcolepsy can develop and be diagnosed in people who are older. A key sign of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. Also, some (but not all) people with narcolepsy can experience episodes of sudden muscle weakness usually triggered by strong emotions.

Auditory hallucinations are when a person hears something that others nearby would not hear. Examples of auditory hallucinations include speech (such as hearing voice commands or a spoken commentary) or sounds other than speech. Auditory hallucinations can impact daily life, functioning, and a person's well-being. If you are experiencing auditory hallucinations, talk to a healthcare provider.

Yes, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) can cause frequent dizziness, especially when you change positions like getting up or lying down.

Yes, BPPV can cause dizziness when looking both up and down due to changes in head position affecting the inner ear.

Tapping, or using mastoid vibration, may help with BPPV when used with certain head movements, but more research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness.

To stop dizziness from BPPV, specific head movements can help reposition the small crystals in your ear. Medications like meclizine or diazepam may also be used to manage symptoms.

BPPV causes sudden dizziness because tiny crystals in your ear move to places they shouldn't be, confusing your balance system.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) makes you feel off-balance because it affects your inner ear, which helps you stay steady.

Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle control linked to a certain type of narcolepsy (narcolepsy type 1). Episodes of cataplexy are often triggered by strong emotions like laughter, surprise, or anger.

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness. It disrupts normal sleep patterns and can make people feel very tired during the day. Some people with narcolepsy also experience sudden muscle weakness (called "cataplexy"), but not all people with narcolepsy will have episodes of cataplexy.

BPPV episodes usually last less than a minute, but the dizziness can be unsettling.

In Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), people often feel like the room is spinning around them.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is not always permanent and can often be resolved with treatment, though some people may experience recurrent episodes.

There is no direct evidence that Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping is effective for relieving Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).

It is possible to experience vertigo multiple times a day with BPPV, as it can be persistent for some individuals.

Feeling off-balance with BPPV is common because it affects the inner ear, which helps with balance.

Dizziness several times a day can happen with BPPV, but treatments like specific exercises and medications might help.

It is possible to fall asleep while standing, but it is unusual. Falling asleep while standing could be a sign of a sleep disorder. It is also important to determine if something other than falling asleep is happening, such as fainting or a seizure, which have a variety of causes.

Yes, it is possible to fall asleep with your eyes open, when your eyelids do not close completely. This condition is called nocturnal lagophthalmos and it can happen for various reasons.

A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury and it can range from mild to severe. If you or someone you know may have a concussion, it is important to seek medical care -- and it is especially important to seek medical care immediately if there are any signs of a severe concussion such as vomiting, seizure, inability to wake up, and trouble speaking or moving any limbs. After a healthcare provider determines it is safe to recover from a concussion at home (not in the hospital), getting enough sleep is part of how someone recovers from a concussion.

Narcolepsy can significantly impact daily life. Support is available to help reduce symptoms and impacts on daily life. Different countries and organizations (even within the same country) can differ in what they consider a disability. Whether narcolepsy is considered a disability can also vary based on how severely it impacts daily life.

Narcolepsy has a genetic component and can rarely run in families, but most narcolepsy is not inherited.