There are many causes of persistent dizziness and heaviness in the head, and below we will explain some of the pathological conditions whose symptoms include feeling light-headed with a heavy head:

1. Allergy

Seasonal allergies cause many symptoms, such as heaviness in the head, sneezing, itchy eyes and fatigue, and any of these symptoms may cause dizziness, especially when nasal congestion and sinusitis.

2. Sinus headache

A sinus headache causes a feeling of heaviness in the head, especially at the forehead and under the eyes, due to the accumulation of fluid in the sinuses as a result of infection. In some, this headache is also accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue and low energy level.

3. Ear infection

Ear infections often affect the middle ear, and ear infections usually occur after influenza or sinusitis. Symptoms of an ear infection may appear suddenly, and these symptoms are fever, heaviness in the head, tinnitus, and dizziness.

4. Migraine

Migraine is a neurological disorder that causes a feeling of heaviness in the head, with other symptoms such as dizziness, sensitivity to light, vomiting, and hearing unusual sounds.

5. High blood pressure

High blood pressure, especially suddenly, can cause a feeling of heaviness, headache, and dizziness.

6. After eating

Some people feel heavy head and dizziness after eating, for several reasons such as eating sugar or overeating, and these symptoms may occur as a result of food poisoning or allergies to some types of food.

If the feeling of dizziness and heaviness in your head persists for a long time, we advise you to visit a doctor for a consultation.