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What Causes Loss Of Consciousness While Maintaining Standing Posture?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016
Question: Hi I am 34 years male became unconscious for few seconds on the following situation .

1. For planting a tree I was digging and got up became unconscious for few seconds .

2. Having sex in standing poisition, after some time became unconscious for few seconds. This had happen 2-3 time. Please suggest what could be the reason.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take care and treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Loss of consciousness in standing position or sudden change in posture may be due to postural hypotension.
Investigations are required to diagnose the cause of such problems. You need to get blood pressure measured, blood sugar tested and autonomic function testing.
You should avoid changing postures suddenly and move limbs for some time.
Take adequate fluid and salt.
Compression stockings are also an option.
Medications if required may be initiated.
Get examined by a physician.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (50 minutes later)
sir how common and serious it is. is it a chronic desiase ? can be cured?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The actual situation and prognosis depends upon diagnosis and it's cause.
Get examined and investigated first.
Do not worry at this moment of time.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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What Causes Loss Of Consciousness While Maintaining Standing Posture?

Brief Answer: Take care and treatment as advised Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Loss of consciousness in standing position or sudden change in posture may be due to postural hypotension. Investigations are required to diagnose the cause of such problems. You need to get blood pressure measured, blood sugar tested and autonomic function testing. You should avoid changing postures suddenly and move limbs for some time. Take adequate fluid and salt. Compression stockings are also an option. Medications if required may be initiated. Get examined by a physician. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist