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A member asked:
Sometimes when i get up from sitting, i get light headed or dizzy. i have no pain in my head or blurriness.
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Postural dizziness: When you get up, your BP may be dropping mildly, thus causing less oxygenated blood to get to your brain, resulting in dizziness. If you are on BP meds, let you dr. Know. Keep yourself properly hydrated and see the doctor for serial bp/pulse readings in seated/lying and standing positions. Best wishes.
Answered 1/1/2023
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