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Almost fainting when standing, what to do?
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Orthostatic Sx: Wear support hose and get checked by a doctor to see if anything else is needed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/orthostatic_hypotension.
Answered 3/27/2014
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Malfunction: Malfunction of the autonomic nervous system causing postural hypotension (orthostatic). Need to bpcheck with your doctor regarding diagnosis and therapy.
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