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I've been feeling light headed and dizzy for the last couple of days?

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Dr. Beth Howell answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Several causes: These symptoms could be caused by a number of things and are are rarely serious. Causes include 1) starting a new medication 2) not drinking enough water 3) not having enough salt and potassium in your blood from sweating excessively, prolonged physical exertion, or getting a massage. Drink a sports drink. 4) getting a virus 5) being stressed or emotionally upset if it persists, see your doctor.

Answered 11/26/2017

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A member asked:

I've been feeling light headed and dizzy for the last couple of days?

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Dr. Beth Howell answered

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