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.
1 doctor agreed: Dizzy and nausea: If your symptoms have persisted for over a week it is a good idea to see your physician. There are several causes of dizziness, from infection, inner ear problem, dehydration, heart issue, pregnancy... Most of the time it's nothing serious in a young woman like you, but get checked out to be sure.
Answer Wiki. Feeling light-headed or passing out is caused by a drop in blood pressure. Blood pressure is maintained primarily by the the blood vessels of the body, which contain muscle fibers allowing them to constrict. The body's ability to control which blood vessels constrict allows the body to direct blood flow.