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When when laying on my back and focusing on anything i get very dizzy. This has been happening for 8-10 years. Lately it is getting worse where if I move my head suddenly while focusing on something it happens. Male 61 years old. Good overall health.
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Based on your description of symptoms, it could be due to following reasons: 1. Vertigo due to problems in inner ear. 2. Hypertension due to increase in blood pressure. 3. Anaemia due to decreased hemoglobin content in blood. Kindly consult Physician in this regard and get yourself evaluated for the same. Accordingly, the underlying cause could be treated.
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What Causes Dizziness While Lying On The Back?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Based on your description of symptoms, it could be due to following reasons: 1. Vertigo due to problems in inner ear. 2. Hypertension due to increase in blood pressure. 3. Anaemia due to decreased hemoglobin content in blood. Kindly consult Physician in this regard and get yourself evaluated for the same. Accordingly, the underlying cause could be treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.