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What causes light headed when lying down?

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Vertigo: The sensation of lightheadedness is not very specific, but vertigo (bppv) could be one of the causes. I would recommend see your local neurologist to be evaluated.

Dr Eguiguren agreed

Answered 8/15/2015

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