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Why do i get peripheral vision distortion sometimes?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: It could be a type of a migraine headache even if you do not experience the pain. I would however have it checked out by your doctor. Does aleve, (naproxen) aspirin, excedrine or Ibuprofen help?

Answered 6/25/2014

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