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Do taller people get dizziness more easily because their heads are farther from their hearts?

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Giraffe syndrome?: The answer is no unless your heart isn't pumping properly, blood pressure is too low or you have a blockage in carotid and / or vertebral arteries. But these things also happen to short people--so you don't have to be a giraffe to get dizzy!

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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