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Causes for being unsteady on my feet, dizziness when looking up or down or twisting at the waist? 34, no known health problems.

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Possible vertigo: Most commonly caused by inner ear problems, otitis , labyrinthitis, viral infection and congestion affects your equilibrium, mostly on moving up or town or sudden turns. See an ENT , may need steroids, ear drops, decongestants.

Answered 6/10/2014

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I keep having dizzy episodes. Not like Im going to pass out but a unsteady feeling that goes when I sit down. Doctor thinks could be inner ear issue but I have Severe health anxiety could this be the cause? Im hyper aware of every body sensation?

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