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light-headedness
Generally a vague complaint.
Etiology:
1) anxiety
2) depression
3) stress reactions
4) substance abuse
5) hyperventilation
Management:
1) treat underlying psychiatric disorder
2) reassurance
General
dizziness
References
Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders,
Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1013-15