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Autonomic dysfunction is a common etiology that warrants comprehensive medical and neurologic evaluations for identification of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, prodromal Parkinson's disease, Lew body dementia, pure autonomic failure and others. In this article, key historical details, physical exam findings and diagnostic investigations for orthostatic dizziness are discussed. 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