Go to the nearest ER or call 9-1-1 if you experience:

• Chest pain or racing heart
• Change in vision
• Slurred or difficult speech
• Head injury
• Fever, headache or very stiff neck
• Weakness or inability to move an arm or leg
• Loss of consciousness

Feelings of dizziness, weakness or confusion can often be the result of conditions such as:

• Stroke - occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is stopped or reduced
• Seizures - changes in the brain's electrical activity
• Bleeding - inside the body or brain can cause weakness and dizziness
• Concussion - the most minor type of traumatic brain injury, can cause headache, dizziness and confusion
• Vertigo - feeling like the room is spinning, or that you yourself are moving or spinning while standing still
• Blood Pressure - sudden drops in blood pressure, due to getting up too quickly; typically only affects older adults
• Dehydration - when your body doesn't have enough water, due to vomiting, diarrhea, fever or other conditions
• Low Blood Sugar - also known as hypoglycemia; very low levels can cause serious mental confusion and other symptoms
• Inner Ear Problems

This list is not inclusive of all possible medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 and seek immediate medical attention.