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What does it mean when i wake up with vertigo?

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Dr. Videh Mahajan answered

Vertigo: Acute labyrynthitis (inner ear infection) or positional vertigo in most cases. Could be more serious if CNS is involved.

Dr Bowers agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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