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Dizziness when i look down at my phone & then look back up. also, when i'm sitting down & looking down?
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Nerve palsy: It appears that you may have a Cranial nerve palsy or oculomotor muscle weakness. I would recommend to make an appointment with neuro ophthalmologist. You may need to have some lab tests done and MRI of the brain.
Answered 12/16/2015
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