The evaluation of this dizziness begins with a medical history and physical exam.

Physical findings in those with dizziness may include:

• High blood pressure
• Low blood pressure
• Blood pressure that drops when standing up
• Certain movements of the head may cause dizziness and vertigo
• Partial loss of hearing
• Nystagmus:
• A jerking movement of the eyes that is worse during dizzy spells

Tests may be used to investigate serious causes for dizziness.

Tests that may be used to evaluate dizziness include:

• Complete blood count
• Kidney profile
• Hearing tests:
• Audiometry
• EEG
• Auditory evoked potentials

Imaging studies tests that may be used to evaluate dizziness include:

• CT scan of the brain
• MRI scan of the brain
• SPECT scan of the brain