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For the past 2 days, i've been feeling dizzy... while standing, lying down and bending over... what could be causing this. ?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Many things: can cause "dizziness" and much more information is needed to try to sort this out. You might find some helpful information at dizzinessandbalance.com. You could also get a formal consult here on Health Tap. Or you may need to be seen to get a definitive diagnosis. Good luck!

Answered 11/20/2016

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