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Dizziness when Looking Up or Rolling Over (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) tends to be the commonest form of dizziness seen in patients over the age of 60. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) tends to be the commonest form of dizziness seen in patients over the age of 60. It is more frequently seen in women than men. Patients often describe the dizziness as a spinning sensation which occurs in specific situations.
Or if I have my eyes closed I can't raise my hands for it feels the same way. Having a sensation of dizziness with changes in position is a relatively common problem. For example, if you have your head in a position lower than the rest of your body, you may have a sudden increase in blood flow to the brain that causes a sensation of dizziness. On the other hand, if you suddenly stand up, you may have rapid pooling of blood in the legs and a decrease in blood flow to the brain, which can also cause dizziness.