Today, I dropped the tray again due to orthostatic hypotension, and the cup shattered.

I have fainted a few times due to orthostatic hypotension.

Fortunately, I fell asleep and collapsed onto the bed, so there was no major problem, but today I was drinking coffee with a familiar younger sibling at a coffee shop, and when I got up, I felt dizzy and dropped the tray, breaking two cups. It was so embarrassing.

Fortunately, since it's a regular coffee shop, the owner understood, so there were no unpleasant incidents, but it seems that the frequency has been increasing lately.

I feel dizzy and my vision is very blurry because my eyes are also trembling.

There is a saying that low blood pressure is more dangerous than high blood pressure.

Low blood pressure has no medication, so lifestyle changes are recommended, but it's not easy to change one's habits.

Are there any people who are managing orthostatic hypotension well?

 

Orthostatic hypotension refers to cases where a person suddenly feels dizzy or lightheaded upon standing up. In healthy individuals, even if they stand up suddenly, their autonomic nervous system responds appropriately to maintain blood pressure without dropping.

Causes of orthostatic hypotension~~~

There are various causes and underlying conditions, making it difficult to determine the exact reason, and it can also be caused by medications such as antihypertensive drugs and psychiatric medications.

Diabetes, syphilis, amyloidosis, chronic alcoholism, antihypertensive medications such as captopril and prazosin, congenital diseases, rheumatic diseases, and various unknown causes are said to exist.

Symptoms of orthostatic hypotension~~~

Symptoms vary depending on the cause of the onset. When accompanied by brain disorders, signs of the underlying disease appear, whereas in the absence of an underlying disease, common symptoms such as headache, neck stiffness, general weakness, dizziness, and lightheadedness are experienced.

 

Prevention and lifestyle habits of orthostatic hypotension~~~

1. This week

2. Adequate intake of fluids and electrolytes

3. Avoiding sudden accidents

4. Wake up slowly when getting up

If you experience symptoms of low blood pressure after taking recent medications, consult with medical staff and discuss the medication before taking it.

6. Wear compression stockings to prevent blood pooling in the leg veins when standing for long periods.

7. If there is no improvement in symptoms, consult with your healthcare provider to decide whether to continue medication.

 

Foods that are good for orthostatic hypotension~~~

1. Dark chocolate

2. Coconut Water

3. Cheese

4. Nuts

5. Egg

6. Citrus fruits

7. Lean meat

8. Water

 

Let's manage blood pressure properly and live a healthy life!!!