In response to a rise in blood pressure, the heart releases two peptides: A-type Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) This hormone of 28 amino acids is released from stretched atria (hence the A).
What causes dizziness? Some common causes of dizziness include hunger, fatigue, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), or anxiety. Dizziness can also be caused by neurologic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonâs disease, and epilepsy.
Common causes of dizziness. The most common causes of dizziness are outlined below. 1  Labyrinthitis â an inner ear infection that affects your hearing and balance, and can lead to a severe form of dizziness called vertigo. 2  Migraine â dizziness may come on before or after the headache, or even without the headache.ess common causes of dizziness include: 1  having a severe illness or condition that affects the whole body. 2  using recreational drugs or consuming excessive amounts of alcohol (either binge drinking or long-term alcohol misuse).