head rushes
Sudden blood pressure
Head rushes are brief episodes of lightheadedness or dizziness, typically occurring when standing up too quickly after sitting or lying down.
The sensation results from a momentary drop in blood pressure that reduces blood flow to the brain.
I got a head rush from jumping out of bed too fast.
The term also describes the initial intense sensation from inhaling certain substances or the sudden euphoria from an adrenaline surge.
- woozinessUnsteady, disoriented sensation
- dizzy spellMomentary loss of balance
- vasovagalVagus-nerve-mediated reflex
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
standing up too fast · postural · blood pressure drop · euphoria · nitrous oxide · episodic · delights · exhilaration · thrill · sensory overload · vertigo · briefs · animations · transients · inhalants · tunnel vision · awe · hyperventilation
head rushessteadiness
State of being constant
equilibrium · clear-headedness · balance · groundedness · stability
head rushesfainting
Temporary loss of consciousness
syncope · blackout · passing out · loss of consciousness · unconsciousness
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