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What Causes Orthostatic Hypotension?
I ve been diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension, after two syncope episodes triggered by rising too quickly. However, I had a similar dizzy experience today, while standing, when a piece of food became hard to swallow. Not stuck, really, just hard to get down. Is this a part of the hypotension, or something else? I do remember at least a couple of similar episodes while eating.
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Hello,
Dehydration, blood loss, and anemia are the most common reasons to develop low blood pressure when standing.
I recommend doing a complete blood count for further evaluation.
I also recommend increasing the sodium in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Dehydration, blood loss, and anemia are the most common reasons to develop low blood pressure when standing.
I recommend doing a complete blood count for further evaluation.
I also recommend increasing the sodium in the diet.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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