"I feel dizzy, Doctor".

J Fam Pract

Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Kenner, LA, USA. Email:

Published: November 2015

Diagnosing the underlying cause of this common complaint can be challenging because many conditions present with dizziness. This review--and accompanying algorithm--can guide your evaluation.

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