Dizziness is a common complaint - do you notice it when you stand up?
In medical terms, this condition is called orthostatic hypotension. When you change your position after lying down, sitting or standing, your blood pressure drops and you feel lightheaded momentarily.
Statistically, more than 20% of people over 65 have orthostatic hypotension, to varying degrees.
If you rarely experience this symptom and the dizziness does not last longer than 15 seconds, you are probably dehydrated and should drink more water to relieve dehydration. However, if you have frequent episodes of dizziness and the condition does not improve quickly, you should definitely consult a doctor. It is recommended to consult a doctor if you faint while standing up or if you fall. Similar clinical cases are considered as noteworthy and require timely diagnosis.
Consider the following practical tips if you feel slight dizziness when changing body position and this symptom rarely bothers you - in other cases (acute episodes, frequent dizziness, unexplained loss of consciousness, etc.) self-medication is not allowed!
Recommended:
- Check the side effect of the medicine - the side effect of some medicines is dizziness;
- Drink water often, minimize the risk of dehydration;
- Do not change your posture quickly;
- If you feel dizzy after eating, you should change your diet;
- Light exercise is useful - physical activity significantly improves the ability of blood circulation;
- Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time as much as possible.
Source:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/dizzy-spells-when-you-stand-up-when-should-you-worry
