Heady

Heady

Heady (/ˈhɛdi/), from the Old English hēafod meaning "top of the body" or "upper part of the body", is an adjective often used in medical terminology to describe a sensation of lightheadedness or dizziness. It can also refer to something that has a strong or powerful effect on the senses.

Etymology

The term "heady" originates from the Old English hēafod, which translates to "top of the body" or "upper part of the body". Over time, the term evolved to describe a sensation that affects the head, such as lightheadedness or dizziness.

Related Terms

• Dizziness: A sensation of spinning and a tendency to fall that is often associated with balance disorders.
• Lightheadedness: A feeling of being about to faint or pass out, which can be a result of various conditions, including a drop in blood pressure.
• Vertigo: A specific type of dizziness characterized by the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning.
• Nausea: An uneasiness of the stomach that often comes before vomiting, which can be a symptom of being heady.
• Migraine: A type of headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound, which can also cause a heady feeling.

See Also

• Headache
• Balance disorder
• Motion sickness

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Heady
• Wikipedia's article - Heady

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