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Symptoms Include Dizziness Headache Nausea Shakiness Weakness
Light-headedness - dizzy; Loss of balance; Vertigo
Home Care
If you tend to get light-headed when you stand up:
- Avoid sudden changes in posture.
- Get up from a lying position slowly, and stay seated for a few moments before standing.
- When standing, make sure you have something to hold on to.
If you have vertigo, the following tips can help prevent your symptoms from becoming worse:
- Keep still and rest when symptoms occur.
- Avoid sudden movements...
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