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I get a spinning sensation when lying flat on my back. strange?

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Dr. Cynthia Point answered

Inner ear imbalance: We have 3 canals in each ear for positioning not hearing. If one of the canals isn't in balance with the other 5 you will feel dizzy in certain positions. See your doctor, or an ear, nose, and throat specialist to have this diagnosed properly.

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Answered 12/29/2018

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A member asked:

I get a spinning sensation when lying flat on my back. strange?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Point answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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