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Can vertigo cause a sudden onset of dizziness and a feeling of unsteadiness? like when ever i move my head i feel like i am swaying and when i walk i feel off balance and like i am trying not to fall.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Vertigo can do that. Please let your doctor know.

Answered 11/14/2017

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A member asked:

Can vertigo cause a sudden onset of dizziness and a feeling of unsteadiness? like when ever i move my head i feel like i am swaying and when i walk i feel off balance and like i am trying not to fall.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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