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Positional change in front of bathroom mirror and putting head down towards tap gives a fainting sensation. previously had vertigo issues. is it due to bppv or inner ear balance issues. ? no heart or bp condition present. 46 yr old male?

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Positional syncope (fainting sensation) is usually an "inner ear" issue. Get a referral to an ENT specialist for a definitive diagnosis. He/she may order a CT or MRI exam to help determine the cause.

Answered 6/23/2021

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

vertigo is a spinning sensation of you or your environment (or both), not a fainting sensation. syncope is fainting, sounds like you're describing lightheadedness, which isn't either. if vertigo ent, if faining/syncope medical primary

Answered 6/29/2021

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