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Can i faint from having orthostatic hypotension?
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Yes: Yes if your blood pressure drops below your threshold pressure, which varies from person to person. If your BP is unable to adequately perfuse your brain, you will faint.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Orthostatic hypotension (a fall in blood pressure going from supine to seated or seated to standing) can be associated with faint.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: Orthostatic hypotension means drop in blood pressure due to postural changes, usually abruptly standing up. When BP drops there is strong possibility you-can faint.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Absolutely: There can be a sudden drop in your blood pressure when standing from a sitting or lying position that can cause you to faint.
Answered 9/28/2016
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