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Is Dizziness Symptom Of Orthostatic Blood Pressure?

Hi, I have been told that I have orthostatic Blood Pressure. I have been having a series of dizziness and black outs. I stumble and fall a lot. I can be walking and be unstable in my gait. Do any or all of these symptoms come from orthosatic bp? What is a definition of orthostatic bp, and why does it hapen?
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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Hi!
I had gone through your question and I understand your concern .
Yes these symtoms are caused by orthostatic or postural hypotension ( orthostatic blood pressure)

It happens when you stand up - gravity makes the blood to pool in your legs so the heart has less blood to pump - low blood pressure ( means less blood will go in your brain and the other part of the body ) .
Normally our body has natyral process to fix the hypotension problems in these process ( in heart , nervous system , metabolic problem ) cause orthostatic hypotension.

The important thing is to find the main cause of the orthostatic hypotension here are some that may cause :
- Dehydration ( diarrhea, vomiting , fever , not drinking enough water .
- Heart problem :Slow heart rate (bradychardia ), heart valvue problems )
-endocrine problem :low blood sugar ( hypoglicemia ), Addison's dissease .
-Nervous system disorder .

If I were you treating doctor I would check your heart , ( ECG , Ultrasound ) do some blood test to check your blood sugar . You have to do an appointment with your doctor for that .
Meanwhile drink plenty of water .

Wish these help!
If you have any additional question please feel free to ask me .

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Is Dizziness Symptom Of Orthostatic Blood Pressure?

Hi! I had gone through your question and I understand your concern . Yes these symtoms are caused by orthostatic or postural hypotension ( orthostatic blood pressure) It happens when you stand up - gravity makes the blood to pool in your legs so the heart has less blood to pump - low blood pressure ( means less blood will go in your brain and the other part of the body ) . Normally our body has natyral process to fix the hypotension problems in these process ( in heart , nervous system , metabolic problem ) cause orthostatic hypotension. The important thing is to find the main cause of the orthostatic hypotension here are some that may cause : - Dehydration ( diarrhea, vomiting , fever , not drinking enough water . - Heart problem :Slow heart rate (bradychardia ), heart valvue problems ) -endocrine problem :low blood sugar ( hypoglicemia ), Addison s dissease . -Nervous system disorder . If I were you treating doctor I would check your heart , ( ECG , Ultrasound ) do some blood test to check your blood sugar . You have to do an appointment with your doctor for that . Meanwhile drink plenty of water . Wish these help! If you have any additional question please feel free to ask me .