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I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension about 6 years ago. lately i've been experiencing more often dizziness, headaches, and vision going black.
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Needs evaluation.: You deserve to have a careful cardiovascular exam, including a check of your blood pressure sitting and standing and, perhaps, a tilt-table test. Treatment is readily available but requires documentation of what's wrong.
Answered 5/28/2020
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