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I've had a pressure like feeling in my head off and on. it is not associated with pain. i bent down today and when i stood up i felt dizzy. issue?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

?sinus issue: maybe you have some sinus congestion, and it may be affecting your inner ear as well, thus causing positional vertigo (dizziness/bppv). If it does not get better, see a dr. for eval and treatment. Good luck.

Answered 5/23/2014

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