Sharing information about the causes and management of orthostatic hypotension.

 

Since I was little, whenever I stood up after sitting down, I would suddenly feel dizzy and my vision would go black.

After a few seconds, it gets better, and after a few days, the symptoms don't show up for several months.

After being told at the hospital that I had orthostatic hypotension but that there was no other treatment available.

Settled like a lifelong companion orthostatic hypotension Cause and Management method to I looked it up

 

 

 

 

Orthostatic hypotension, as the name suggests, refers to dizziness caused by the blood flow to the head not being supplied normally when suddenly standing up.

There are various causes. Antihypertensive drugs and same Drugs are the cause This can be

Diabetes or rheumatism The same underlying disease may also be the cause.

But like me Unknown cause There are many cases like this

In the case of a normal person, even if he or she suddenly wakes up, the autonomic nervous system responds appropriately to maintain blood pressure.

In my case, that's not the case.

 

If there is an underlying disease, symptoms specific to the disease will also occur.

In cases of unknown cause Dizziness. Headache. Stiff neck. Weakness. The back appears

If ischemia occurs in the eye, My eyes are dark It can also be canceled

In my case, I have a headache that feels like my head is being crushed.

My eyes went completely dark for about 5 seconds.

I feel dizzy, have trouble keeping my balance, and have difficulty breathing.

Fortunately, these symptoms improve within about 10 seconds.

During this time, I used to hold on to things around me to keep from falling.

 

 

This is the Cheongju Digestive Health Clinic that I always visit for checkups.

I asked about it while getting a checkup at the hospital.

They just advised me to get up slowly without any special tests or prescriptions.

The orthostatic hypotension I have is not caused by another disease, so there are no other factors that can be treated.

But if you think about what you've been through so far,

I think orthostatic hypotension symptoms appear when your physical strength is greatly weakened.

Once it appears, it bothers me for a few days to a few weeks.

It disappeared at some point and was fine for a few months.

 

 

So orthostatic hypotension Regular physical strength and immune system management are important. I think so

👉 You have to abstain from alcohol

Regular, nutritious meals are the basics.

Adequate sleep and appropriate exercise are also essential.

If you have symptoms, be careful not to stand up suddenly or change your position drastically.

I think it is also necessary to find out through regular checkups whether the cause of orthostatic hypotension is due to another disease.