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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Orthostatic Hypotension?
Question: When i sit or lay for long periods of time and stand up, my heart rate races and fluctuates for a bit. Then back to normal afterward.
Brief Answer:
possible orthostatic hypotension with an increase in pulse on standing
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may have postural hypotension. In this condition, the blood pressure drops and the pulse increases.
Though you have not measured the blood pressure, it is possible that it is dropping at the same time.
There are different reasons for postural hypotension: (1) inadequate fluids
(2)anemia
(3) side effect of medication
(4)heart disease
(5)nerve disease such as parkinsons or stroke- uncommon at your age
(6)abnormal function of a part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system that plays a part in blood pressure and pulse control
(7)hormonal causes
This may not be the cause of your symptoms but if it continues, then you should consider seeing your doctor for an assessment and treatment.
Treatment would depend on the findings
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
possible orthostatic hypotension with an increase in pulse on standing
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You may have postural hypotension. In this condition, the blood pressure drops and the pulse increases.
Though you have not measured the blood pressure, it is possible that it is dropping at the same time.
There are different reasons for postural hypotension: (1) inadequate fluids
(2)anemia
(3) side effect of medication
(4)heart disease
(5)nerve disease such as parkinsons or stroke- uncommon at your age
(6)abnormal function of a part of the nervous system called the autonomic nervous system that plays a part in blood pressure and pulse control
(7)hormonal causes
This may not be the cause of your symptoms but if it continues, then you should consider seeing your doctor for an assessment and treatment.
Treatment would depend on the findings
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My blood pressure does run elevated. My doctor put me on 50 mg Metoprolol and has brought bp down into normal range.
Brief Answer:
need bp and pulse checked laying and standing (minute 1 and 3)
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can consider re visiting and having your blood pressure and pulse checked when laying down for at least 5 to 10 mins. When this time has passed, readings are checked
The blood pressure and pulse are checked at minute 1 and minute 3 after standing to see if there are any changes
need bp and pulse checked laying and standing (minute 1 and 3)
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can consider re visiting and having your blood pressure and pulse checked when laying down for at least 5 to 10 mins. When this time has passed, readings are checked
The blood pressure and pulse are checked at minute 1 and minute 3 after standing to see if there are any changes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have checked my pulse after standing. It only races for the first minute or so, then goes to normal standing heart rate.
Brief Answer:
the change is specific
Detailed Answer:
HI
Ok that's good but it needs to be raised by a certain amount ( by 20 beats) to be called orthostatic hypotension. In addition, as mentioned blood pressure readings also have to be done and they also need to change by a certain amount.
The top value/systolic- decrease by 20 and the bottom value by 10
It would be best, if possible, to have an objective assessment unless you have
very accurate home machine that can check both.
These are available
If this is not the case, it may be best to see your doctor for assessment
the change is specific
Detailed Answer:
HI
Ok that's good but it needs to be raised by a certain amount ( by 20 beats) to be called orthostatic hypotension. In addition, as mentioned blood pressure readings also have to be done and they also need to change by a certain amount.
The top value/systolic- decrease by 20 and the bottom value by 10
It would be best, if possible, to have an objective assessment unless you have
very accurate home machine that can check both.
These are available
If this is not the case, it may be best to see your doctor for assessment
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is it normal to see some change upon standing?
Brief Answer:
normally there is a small change
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply
There is normally a small expected change, if it goes beyond that, it is a problem
normally there is a small change
Detailed Answer:
HI
Sorry about the delayed reply
There is normally a small expected change, if it goes beyond that, it is a problem
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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