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.
Causes of dizziness. 1  Inner ear problems-Dizziness is caused by problems in the inner ear in about half of all cases of persistent dizziness. 2  Inner ear disorders that cause people to be dizzy include Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis and acoustic neuroma.