Acute osteomyelitis refers to an infection which develops and peaks over a relatively short period of time. In children, acute osteomyelitis usually presents itself as pain in the affected bone, tenderness to pressure over the infected area, fever and chills.
Dizziness caused by psychiatric conditions. 1  Depression, anxiety, or panic disorder. 2  Hyperventilation is from breathing too fast or too deeply, usually from anxiety or metabolic disorders. 3  Somatization is the conversion of a mental illness, such as anxiety or depression, into physical symptoms.
While lightheaded feeling can occur suddenly and you may not get enough time to respond to the situation, there are certain things that you can do to prevent injury or a fall, 1  Sit down or lie down the movement you feel uneasy or giddy. 2  Usually episode of light headedness may be accompanied with syncope or fainting.