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Do you feel dizzy when you stand up Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension:-
after sitting for long? This maybe due to This type of hypotension occurs due to
orthostatic hypotension. an autonomic nervous system
malfunction, where the nervous system
What Is Orthostatic Hypotension? fails to adjust blood flow according to the
Orthostatic hypotension also known as change in body position.
postural hypotension is a form of low
blood pressure that occurs when you This failure by the body to recognize how
move from sitting or lying down to blood is to be distributed according to the
standing up quickly. This drop in pressure body's position can be due to weak
is caused as blood rushes from parts of nervous system or neurological damage
your body towards the lower part of the caused by diseases like Parkinson's,
body. This reduces blood circulation to Diabetic Neuropathy,
the brain and can cause dizziness or
even make you faint. Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
The effects of orthostatic can last for a Non-Neurogenic Orthostatic
few minutes after standing or even for a Hypotension:-
longer period, which could be a serious This type is caused by reasons other
sign of other underlying problems. thanneurological impairment to control
Clinically, orthostatic hypotension is appropriate blood flow and can be
identified when there is a decrease of countered with lifestyle changes to
over 10 mm hg in blood pressure within reduce intensity. Causes of non-
three minutes of standing. neurogenic orthostatic hypotension are:
Types of Orthostatic Hypotension:- Low Blood Volume:-
Reduced blood viscosity can make it
Orthostatic hypotension can be classified
into neurogenic and non-neurogenic easier for blood to rush to parts when
orthostatic hypotension. The causes for changing position. This rushing may
each are as follows: leave other parts with a lack of blood
flow, which is what causes temporary
dizziness or numbness. Loss in blood
volume can occur due to anemia, loss of
blood, excessive sweating or
dehydration.
Adrenal Insufficiency:-
A lack of adrenaline production by the
pituitary gland can cause low blood
pressure. Adrenal deficiency can occur
due to a severe attack on the immune
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