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When i'm a passenger in a car and it goes to a sudden stop. if i'm looking down when it happens i get a weird sensation in my head. what could cause?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Could: Be inner ear canal inflammation but should see your doctor for appropriate evaluation.

Answered 6/4/2015

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A member asked:

When i'm a passenger in a car and it goes to a sudden stop. if i'm looking down when it happens i get a weird sensation in my head. what could cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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