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2016-05-17 14:20:07
I feel sudden dizziness during the day when my head just suddenly jerks backwards and forward and room seems to spin. Is this anxiety or vertigo ?
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It can be vertigo..may be due to issues related to neck, brain and ear..so it needs neurological examination and evaluation..consult a neurosurgeon and follow his advice

Answered2016-05-18 02:43:44

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