Dizziness
Dizziness is a balance symptom (or circulatory symptom) where a person feels unsteady or faint. They may feel disoriented and unbalanced. It must be distinguished from similar symptoms such as giddiness, lightheadedness, faintness, and vertigo. Dizziness differs from vertigo, which
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Causes
Causes of dizziness range from minor disorders to life-threatening causes. The cause may relate to the ear (balance organs)
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Similar Symptoms
Is it dizziness? Is it actually a feeling of loss of balance or movement? There are various similar symptoms:
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