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What causes dizziness?

Dizziness isn't a disease itself, but a symptom that something's not quite right in your body. Our story mentions several common culprits, from simple dehydration and low iron to certain medications like hay fever tablets or antidepressants. It can also be a sign of low blood pressure, especially as we get older.

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Hay fever tablets, low iron and dehydration can cause dizziness

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