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When i stand up after sitting or lying down for 15 minutes or more i always lose my vision (black out)for 3-5 seconds and i feel extremely dizzy like i'm going to pass out is that normal?
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Syncope: This sounds like orthostatic hypotension. Your blood pressure drops when standing. Keep hydrated. Caution when standing. See your doctor to make use it is not cardiac in origin. Caution with driving.
Answered 3/10/2015
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