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A 22-year-old male asked:

Is this brain cancer? do realize when i wake up i get light headed, barely happens all the time. i have a hard time sleeping, barely get headaches.

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Dr. Rada Jonesanswered

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Probably not. : Your symptoms don't sound typical for brain cancer. They sound more like low blood pressure, possibly dehydration. You need to check your blood pressure and see a doctor.

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