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I often get light headed when i stand up and have mild dizzy spells. i exercise 3x a week, eat circa 2k balanced cals a day. what could be causing it?
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Dizzy spells: You may have orthostatic hypotension, i.e. When you go from one position to another you are doing it to rapidly and your blood supply can't get to your brain fast enough causing your dizziness. Go from one position to another more slowly.
Answered 7/28/2013
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