What is Orthostatic Hypotension?

Orthostatic Hypotension occurs when blood pressure drops significantly upon standing, leading to dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting. It is often a result of the autonomic nervous system not responding appropriately to changes in posture.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include:

• Common Symptoms:

  • Light-headedness or dizziness when standing

  • Fainting (syncope)

  • Fatigue or weakness

  • Blurred vision or “tunnel vision”

  • Nausea

  • Palpitations

  Diagnosis:

  • Blood pressure measurements while lying down, sitting, and standing done by a medical professional. Active Stand Test is used to confirm the drop in blood pressure

Management strategies

Management strategies should be discussed with a medical professional but other lifestyle strategies similar to POTs can be effective.