Transient Dizziness in 6 Year Old

It sounds like it may be BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). Completey harmless but annoying. If it continues, get a referal for PT. Be sure it is someone who specializes in vestibular issues. If it is BPPV, they can test for it completely non-invasively and show you how to correct it at home should it happen again. Good luck.

S.

Hi
I am an Occupational Therapist that does both CranioSacral Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage. The symptons that you are describing I would use these modalities. Maybe do some research on these modalities
C.

Has anyone looked into vertigo or a vestibular issue in the inner ear? It can be very common due to an infection, a fluid imbalance or accumulation, or a nutritional imbalance. I know a lot of people who take medications for this, but others have had great success by limiting salt (cut out the processed foods) and adding a wonderful nutritional supplement for kids. Totally safe, no warning labels required, delicious. I can connect you to people who have taken the non-drug route -- especially for something that seems chronic, you might not want to get into long-term meds.

I would recommend you have her examined by the doctor, not just talk to him. She may have fluid in her ears.

Hi V.,
It happened to me quite often- mostly when I was over tired when I was a kid, and up until my early 20's but less often. When I was a kid I would have to get up and touch things to "make sure they were in the right place" because in addition to being dizzy, things looked unusually far away. I also walked in my sleep during my childhood. Not sure if they are related,but thought I would share. Nothing came of any of it and it went away.
Take care,
K.

My son complains about this too, usually it is during a few days in a row and then it goes away. I do think it has to do with growth spurs, but honestly never really had him checked out.
One thing that I tell him is to get a big glass of water, mostly because when I feel woozy in the head, I am often dehydrated.
H.

I am not sure this will help, but my daughter complained of the same thing when she was 7. We took her for an eye exam and her eyes were fine, so we made a pediatrician appt and the doctor told her that she doesn't drink enough liquids. Since she has been drinking more water and juices, her dizziness has gone.
I know all children are different, but it helped my child.

Could it be Vertigo? This causes dizziness.