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8. Lightheadedness vs. Dizziness

Though lightheadedness and dizziness are often interchangeable terms, dizziness is imprecise and usually refers to an issue like vertigo. Lightheadedness and other dizziness conditions tend to differ in their root causes. Inner ear issues are the most common source of dizziness, but conditions like Parkinson’s or Ménière's disease may also be responsible.

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