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I've been lightheaded for approx 7 weeks, recently it's got worse. on no medication and normal bp. is stroke a possibility?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Lightheadedness. Hm.: Is it a possibility? It's always a possibility. Is it likely? Not really. Nonspecific lightheadedness is not a symptom or warning of stroke.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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