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.
Dizziness caused by psychiatric conditions. 1  Depression, anxiety, or panic disorder. 2  Hyperventilation is from breathing too fast or too deeply, usually from anxiety or metabolic disorders. 3  Somatization is the conversion of a mental illness, such as anxiety or depression, into physical symptoms.
Light-headedness may also occur if you have the flu, low blood sugar, a cold, or allergies. More serious conditions that can lead to light-headedness include: 1  Heart problems, such as a heart attack or abnormal heart beat.