Acute osteomyelitis refers to an infection which develops and peaks over a relatively short period of time. In children, acute osteomyelitis usually presents itself as pain in the affected bone, tenderness to pressure over the infected area, fever and chills.
Lotkowski said dizziness is also compared to feeling faint or lightheaded, and may be accompanied by nausea and skin clamminess. A drop in blood pressure which can occur after sitting up or standing too quickly could cause this, as well as inadequate output of blood from the heart.
In some instances, lightheadedness is due to a more serious condition, including: 1  heart conditions, such as a heart attack or heart beating out of rhythm. 2  internal bleeding (in your internal organs or organ systems)  shock that causes a significant blood pressure drop.