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.
Dizziness symptoms Possible causes; When standing or sitting up suddenly: sudden drop in blood pressure (postural hypotension) Feeling off-balance, losing some hearing, ringing or other sounds in your ears (tinnitus) inner-ear problems: Feeling off-balance or like things are spinning, feeling or being sick, sometimes after a cold or flu: labyrinthitis