The controversy centers on Dr. Friedrich Wegener, a German pathologist who in 1936 identified a rare blood vessel inflammation that since the 1950s has been called Wegenerâs granulomatosis. The American College of Chest Physicians awarded Wegener a âmaster clinicianâ prize in 1989, a year before he died. Advertisement.
Dizziness or vertigo is also a common symptom or side effect of the treatment of ovarian cancer. During an episode of vertigo, women feel that the whole world around them is spinning or jerking up and down or sideways.
Other causes of dizziness. 1  Neurological conditions. 2  Some neurological disorders â such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis â can lead to progressive loss of balance. 3  Medications. 4  Dizziness can be a side effect of certain medications â such as anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, sedatives and tranquilizers. Low iron levels (anemia). 2  Other signs and symptoms that may occur along with dizziness if you have anemia include fatigue, weakness and pale skin. 3  Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).