• Question: Why do I feel dizzy when I spin?

    Asked by brandon reid to Ellen, Elliot, Hazel, Rupesh, Thomas on 14 Jun 2016.
    • Photo: Elliot Jokl

      Elliot Jokl answered on 14 Jun 2016:

      Hello – great question!

      In your inner ear there are a bunch of little fluid filled canals which are useful in helping you to stay balanced. When you spin, this liquid sloshes around a lot and sends confusing messages to your brain, which is why you feel dizzy (and in my case, a little bit ill!)

    • Photo: Thomas Biggans

      Thomas Biggans answered on 15 Jun 2016:

      Just as an add-on to Elliot’s answer, this is why if someone feels dizzy it might mean they have an ear infection or they might be dehydrated because both affect these fluid canals in the ear

    • Photo: Hazel Garvie-Cook

      Hazel Garvie-Cook answered on 15 Jun 2016:

      I didn’t know this so thanks for asking! I’ve just read Elliot’s and Thomas’ responses so now I know more!

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