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Every month i get lightheaded for a few days my doctor says its anxiety could it really be anxiety?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you are: hyperventilating while anxious or during a panic attack - that could cause lightheadedness or dizziness.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/22/2014

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