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Terms related to Dizziness:

Balance
Dizzy
Equilibrium
Loss Of Balance
Unsteadiness
Woozy

Dizziness is a painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of vision, the brain, balance (vestibular) system of the inner ear, and gastrointestinal system. Dizziness is a medically indistinct term which laypersons use to describe a variety of conditions such as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, and vertigo.

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, is a disorder of the temporomandibular joint(s) that causes signs and symptoms...learn more »
Vertigo Vertigo is a feeling of spinning movement, and at times accompanied by nausea and vomiting occur. Vertigo is most often...learn more »

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