What is rotary vertigo during pregnancy?
A rotational vertigo describes a form of vertigo in which the affected persons feel as if they are turning and rotating like on a merry-go-round. It is thus in contrast to the swindle. During pregnancy, rotary vertigo can be attributed to numerous causes.
In most cases, there are minor malfunctions of the cardiovascular system, which can occur due to temporary hormonal influences. Rotational vertigo can be very unpleasant, keep the pregnant woman awake at night, be accompanied by further circulatory problems and in severe cases cause nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness. The causes of dizziness are also strongly dependent on the respective time of pregnancy, as the demands on the body can change significantly within the 9 months. In principle, vertigo during pregnancy is not a threatening illness. However, if particularly severe or long-lasting symptoms occur, as well as an accompanying fainting, a medical clarification should be carried out urgently.
Causes
The causes of rotational vertigo during pregnancy can be traced back to illnesses of varying degrees of severity and threat. Often harmless physiological processes of the body are also behind the temporary symptom. The stage of pregnancy also has a significant influence on the underlying cause of the rotary vertigo.
In the first months of pregnancy, it is primarily hormonal changes that are behind the circulatory problems. Hormones such as progesterone can trigger various processes in the body, which can lead to fluctuations in blood pressure and changes in the body’s water balance. Too low blood pressure and insufficient blood volume can result in dizzy spells and even fainting.
These problems can occur especially when lying down or after getting up quickly. In addition to the hormonal processes, the size and weight of the child can lead to further stress during pregnancy. Under certain circumstances, the child can compress the inferior vena cava in the mother’s body, which means that venous blood can no longer be transported sufficiently to the heart.
This can also cause sometimes severe circulatory problems. In addition to the already considerable strain on the circulation during pregnancy, individual harmless, otherwise harmless factors can cause rotational vertigo. These can be, for example, increased insulin secretion in the case of gestational diabetes, overheating due to hot baths or sports, or sauna visits. It is not uncommon for psychogenic dizziness to occur as a result of the numerous physical changes, as a psychological reaction to physical stress and strain.
