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Can sinuses or inner make someone feel like on an elevator when standing up? my head feels bouncy when standing. when laying down it subsides.

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Middle ear: Middle ear dysfunction can cause those symptoms, from sinuses or other causes.

Answered 2/11/2014

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