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Why do i get dizzy when i lay my head back?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Dizziness: This might be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or bppv. See an ent. The doctor may be able to perform a modified epley maneuver, which has a >90% rate of improving your dizziness.

Answered 6/11/2018

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A member asked:

Why do i get dizzy when i lay my head back?

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Dr. David Martin answered

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