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Any explanation for why i feel light headed whenever i stand up?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Light-headed: Possible Orthostatic Hypotension. Visit your doctor to check your Blood Pressure.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

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