Top
20
Doctor insights on:
Postural Hypotension
Postural Hypotension (Overview)
Postural hypotension describes a phenomenon that occurs in some people -- usually otherwise healthy -- in which after they rise from either a prone, or sitting, position their blood pressure quickly becomes lower. As a consequence, the affected person becomes uncomfortably dizzy, or lightheaded for a short time period.
1
Whats postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome?
Autonomic condition: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots) is a condition that is characterized by an abnormal heart rate rise (>30 beats per minute) with standing. The cause is unknown. Patients may present with dizziness or fainting, but often have non specific symptoms of fatigue and generalized weakness. The treatment is supportive and individualized. There is no specific cure. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
Postural Hypotension (Overview)
Postural hypotension describes a phenomenon that occurs in some people -- usually otherwise healthy -- in which after they rise from either a prone, or sitting, position their blood pressure quickly becomes lower. As a consequence, the affected person becomes uncomfortably dizzy, or lightheaded for a short time period.
2
Cab Postural hypotension cause severly weak legs, Almost to the point of falling ?
Yes, if: Yes, but only if you document a severe drop in BP at the exact same moment your legs feel weak. ...Read more
3
Managing Low Blood Pressure (Checklist)
4
What causes postural orthostatic tachycardia syndromes?
POTS: Syndrome of high adrenergic stimulation with standing. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
5
Can anxiety cause POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)?
Anxiety is: Associated with POTS but not necessarily a cause of POTS. ...Read more
6
Managing Low Blood Sugar (Checklist)
7
Can dehydration cause postural orthoststic tachycardia syndrome?
Dehydration effects: Dehydration can certainly cause the symptoms in your question. It depends on how severely dehydrated the person was whether or not the person will have those symptoms. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
8
Could orthostatic hypotension cause tinnitus?
Tinnitus: Not likely to cause tinnitus; known to cause lightheadedness and dizziness. ...Read more
9
Managing High Blood Pressure (Checklist)
10
What does it mean to have postural hypotension?
Low on standing: Normally the blood pressure is actually slightly higher when you stand up. Autonomic nerves cause the blood vessels to constrict and slighly overshoot so that the blood pressure goes up a little. So it is abnormal for your blood pressure to go down (hypotension) when you stand up. There are many reasons why this occurs, so tests are needed to figure out the cause so that it can be treated properly. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
11
Can tmjd cause orthostatic hypotension?
TMJ/orthostatic symp: In my 30 years of treating TMJ patients, I have not seen orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure) related problems. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
12
Eating a Low-Fat Diet (Checklist)
13
Does postural hypotension usually cause many symptoms?
Dizziness: Drop in blood pressure with change in posture, usually going from sitting to standing will cause decreased blood flow to the brain which will typically result in lightheadedness. In the most serious of situations, it could cause enough lightheadedness to cause a fall. See your doctor. There are many different causes from medications to certain types of medical conditions. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
14
What is Postural hypotension?
BP drop: Your BP (which will normally falls when changing position from recumbent to standing,) drops excessively. ...Read more
15
Managing Low Testosterone (Checklist)
16
Could anxiety cause orthostatic hypotension?
I think it could be: More likely that a person with orthostatic hypotension could develop anxiety in the anticipation of becoming symptomatic. ...Read more
17
Orthostatic hypotension is what?
Low BP with position: Your blood pressure supposes to go up a bit from laying to sitting to standing up to provide adequate pressure to get blood to your brain..With orthostatic hypotension, your BP actually may drop when you stand up..Causing dizziness/fainting etc....Keep well hydrated, up/down slowly...Avoid alcohol, sleep meds etc.. If persistent, consult doc... Good luck. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
18
Treating Low Potassium (Checklist)
19
I am experiencng postural hypotension, I am much sacred whether any ans dysfunction..What may be the cause and what should be the treatment?
See a doctor: Postural hypotension is an extremely complex disorder and needs to be treated by someone who is knowledgeable in this disorder. A cardiologist or a neurologist who specializes in autonomic dysfunction would be good choices. Endocrinologists sometimes will be helpful. You need to keep well-hydrated and wear compression stockings at least up to mid-thigh as a start. ...Read more
See 2 more doctor answers
20
What can cause pots disease (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)?
Unclear: The exact cause of pots is not known. One theory is that it occurs after a viral infection, even one that is very minor. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answer
Hypotension (Definition)
Hypotension is defined as "low blood pressure". Blood pressure is measured as two numbers and expressed as systolic blood pressure (sbp) / diastolic blood pressure (dbp). The sbp is the pressure that is generated when the heart squeezes. Dbp occurs when the heart relaxes. 120/70 is considered normal in adults. Less than 100/60 (of either number) can ...Read more
Low Blood Pressure On Standing (Definition)
I think you are referring to orthostatic hypotension. it is defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mm Hg when a person ...Read more
- Talk to a doctor live online for free
- Orthostatic hypotension postural hypotension
- Will postural hypotension kill me
- Home remedies for postural hypotension
- Ask a doctor a question free online
- What are treatments to aid postural hypotension?
- Does postural hypotension usually cause many symptoms?
- What is the difference between postural hypotension and orthostatic hypotension?
- Are there some genetic reasons i get postural hypotension off and on?
- Talk to a cardiologist online