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I've noticed after every meal that i get light headed, what should i do?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

As above : There is n old saying if u have headache eat , so food may relieve ha . See a neurologist for evaluation and work up.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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