What's the matter with the dizziness in the back of the head?
Recently, the health issue of "dizziness in the back of the head" has become one of the hot topics on the Internet, with many netizens sharing related symptoms on social platforms and medical forums and seeking answers. This article combines popular discussions and medical information on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a systematic analysis of the possible causes, accompanying symptoms and countermeasures of dizziness in the back of the head.
1. Popularity data of related topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| platform | Amount of discussions (articles) | Hot search ranking | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,800+ | No. 7 on the health list | Sudden dizziness in young people | |
| Zhihu | 3,200+ | Top 10 health topics | Cervical spondylosis correlation analysis |
| Douyin | 56 million views | Health topic hot list | Self-relief methods |
2. Analysis of common causes
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (feedback from netizens) |
|---|---|---|
| cervical spine problems | Worsened when turning head, accompanied by stiff neck | 42% |
| abnormal blood pressure | Obvious in the morning, accompanied by tinnitus | 28% |
| Inner ear diseases | Strong dizziness, dizziness and dizziness | 15% |
| mental factors | Occurs during an anxiety attack | 10% |
| other reasons | Anemia, hypoglycemia, etc. | 5% |
3. Typical symptom combination warnings
According to a recent popular science video by experts from tertiary hospitals, the following combinations of symptoms require immediate medical attention:
| red flag | May be associated with diseases |
|---|---|
| Dizziness + projectile vomiting | increased intracranial pressure |
| Dizziness + numbness of limbs | stroke stroke |
| Dizziness + double vision | posterior circulation ischemia |
4. Effective mitigation methods tested by netizens
Based on the experiences shared by health bloggers and netizens, the following methods have gained high recognition:
| method | Applicable scenarios | Efficient (voting) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice-shaped cervical vertebra exercise | After sitting for a long time in the office | 79% |
| black coffee drinking | Caused by low blood pressure | 65% |
| 471 breathing method | When anxiety is triggered | 83% |
5. Latest medical advice
The deputy director of the Department of Neurology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital stated in a live broadcast in June:
1. It is recommended that all patients with dizziness in the back of the head lasting more than 3 days undergo carotid artery ultrasound.
2. There is a positive correlation between smartphone use time and cervical dizziness (the latest research shows that the risk increases by 2.3 times for >5 hours per day)
3. It is recommended to use the “20-20-20” rule: every 20 minutes, look up at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
6. Special reminder
The recent high temperature weather in many places has led to a surge in cases of dehydration dizziness. It is recommended that:
• Drink no less than 1500ml of water daily
• Avoid rising suddenly from a lying position
• Regular ventilation in air-conditioned rooms
Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from June 10 to June 20, 2023. For health problems, please refer to a professional doctor for diagnosis.
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