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When im sitting up for a while im fine but when i lay down the sit back up i get really dizzy and out of breath does this just mean im dehydrated?
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Could be: You could be dehydrated. But it could also mean a cardiovascular problem. If it continues after rehydrating or you have other symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain, see your doctor.
Answered 4/23/2015
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