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I get lightheaded when i sneeze or laugh to hard. why does this happen? what causes this? is this normal? it doesn't happen for that long.

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Dr. Robert Varady answered

Could mean something: Could be something of significance. Have your doctor do some blood tests, maybe even an EKG. BP should be checked too

Answered 7/1/2014

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A member asked:

I get lightheaded when i sneeze or laugh to hard. why does this happen? what causes this? is this normal? it doesn't happen for that long.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Varady answered

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