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I start feeling dizzy or blackout from getting up too quickly, is this abnormal?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

May be...: This is postural hypotension though often innocent if continuos or progressive need medical advise.

Answered 8/25/2013

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A member asked:

I start feeling dizzy or blackout from getting up too quickly, is this abnormal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

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