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light-headedness

Generally a vague complaint. Etiology: 1) anxiety 2) depression 3) stress reactions 4) substance abuse 5) hyperventilation 6) sleep disturbance, obstuctive sleep apnea Special laboratory: - polysomography if other signs of sleep disturbance [2] Management: 1) treat underlying psychiatric disorder 2) reassurance

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dizziness

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1013-15
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 20 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2025