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If i stand to long i get light headed and dizzy and i've been throwing up a lot what are the reasons this could be happening?
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Light-headed: It is very common for young woman to have light-headed after standing. It is called vasovagal presyncope. It is called syncope if you do pass out. It is caused by blood flowing to your legs and less blood to the brain. It may be precipitated by vomiting, any pain including menstrual pain and dehydration. Throwing up as a symptom has a lot of reasons from pregnancy to GI causes. You need to see you
Answered 5/23/2014
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