Orthostatic Hypotension
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What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
Organizations
What is Orthostatic Hypotension?
Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs when a person assumes a standing position. It may be
caused by hypovolemia (a decreased amount of blood in the body), resulting from the excessive use of diuretics, vasodilators,
or other types of drugs, dehydration, or prolonged bed rest. The disorder may be associated with Addison's disease, atherosclerosis
(build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries), diabetes, and certain neurological disorders including Shy-Drager syndrome and
other dysautonomias. Symptoms, which generally occur after sudden standing, include dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision,
and syncope (temporary loss of consciousness).
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
Select this link to view a list of studies currently seeking patients.
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Last updated February 14, 2007