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Mind: Lightheadedness
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Mind: Lightheadedness
The terms dizziness or lightheadedness are used to describe a feeling that you are about to faint or "pass out". Lightheadedness is often caused by a momentary drop in blood pressure when a person gets up too quickly from sitting or lying down.
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Conditions linked to this sign/symptom
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