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Sometimes if i staid in bed for a few hours while awake and i stand up quickly i get a bit dizzy and my vision goes dark for a bit, is this normal ?

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Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

Bp drop: By being down so long your body adjusts your blood pressure lower. Then, when you stand up, your pressure drops low enough that you have the symptoms. Try sitting at the bedside for a minute before standing.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 3/25/2016

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A member asked:

Sometimes if i staid in bed for a few hours while awake and i stand up quickly i get a bit dizzy and my vision goes dark for a bit, is this normal ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Reeves answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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