Postural hypotension
Postural hypotension is a symptom in which a person's blood pressure is adequate when he is lying down (or sitting down), but the pressure drops when he stands up, so he gets dizzy as he is standing up. Postural hypotension can be from dehydration, not drinking enough when exercising, blood staying in the legs after sitting for a while, etc...
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What exactly is postural hypotension?
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What are the symptoms of postural hypotension?
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Does postural hypotension usually cause many symptoms?
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How common is it for somebody to get postural hypotension?
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What is the definition or description of: Postural hypotension?
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A 43-year old female asked:
During postural hypotension, will I have a fainting feeling when i suddenly stand up?
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Other than getting up slow, what can be done to help with postural hypotension. Thanks?
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A 40-year old asked:
Are there some genetic reasons I get postural hypotension off and on?
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What is the difference between postural hypotension and orthostatic hypotension?
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A 34-year old asked:
My mom gets postural hypotension, so am I likely to get it later?
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What are treatments to aid postural hypotension?
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A 38-year old asked:
What happens if you have postural hypotension what are ways to stop feeling dizzy?
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A 44-year old male asked:
Is orthostatic or postural hypotension indicative of an unhealthy cardiac system? Does it mean something is wrong?
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A member asked:
I think there might be a genetic link. My (maternal) aunt and I both have pretty severe postural hypotension (fainting occasionally).?
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A 35-year old asked:
Have previa. Last week I could see the blood flowing out! could postural hypotension be related to it? (now on bedrest but up to bathroom)
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A 43-year old female asked:
Does postural hypotension always relates to low blood pressure?
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A 26-year old asked:
Should I see a specialist for postural hypotension, or can my regular doctor take care of it?
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A 48-year old female asked:
I am a 48 year old female with hypotension and postural hypotension. Are there any precautions I should take when having sex with my husband?
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A 23-year old female asked:
24 year virgin,m anemic,my BP normlly stays b/w 80-90/60mmHg,also hav postural hypotension,periods are sum wt irregular scanty flow,is it due to this?
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A 45-year old male asked:
My mother has dementia and now seems to be suffering from severe postural hypotension. what should I do? her meds has been reduced.
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A 43-year old female asked:
How can back/flank pain, insomnia and postural hypotension be related?
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What are the risks associated with getting postural hypotension in the eye?
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A 39-year old female asked about a female:
Hi there my 13 yr old dayghter has postural hypotension and is always dizzy and feeling sick can. This be treated she cant go to school at the noment.
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A 18-year old female asked:
Tilt table test had heart rate and BP moving away (max hr167) from each other so is it pots or postural hypotension how will doctors decide?
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What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for postural hypotension?
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Postural hypotension. Are you fine if you just move slowly, or is other treatment needed?
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A 32-year old male asked:
How do you correctly take blood pressure to detect postural hypotension? When I take it stood up with arm by side its a lot higher than having it rested in front on someones shoulder?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Why would someone with moderate hypertension also suffer from postural hypotension, leading to near many near faints? What treatment would you suggest
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A 20-year old male asked:
Probability of pregnancy after period? Didn't ejaculate at all. Girlfriend short of breath day after period, could it be postural hypotension?
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A 34-year old female asked about a female:
What would cause postural hypotension triggered by heat in healthy 15 yr old girl. not dehydrated, good diet, slim, exercise reg. Deficiency? Vitamin?
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