Definition:
Orthostatic hypotension otherwise known as the postural hypotension is a type of low blood pressure which usually occurs after a prolong lying or sitting down.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis includes blood pressure monitoring, blood tests, Electrocardiogram or ECG, Echocardiogram, stress tests, ambulatory blood pressure and ECG Recording tests, and Tilt table tests.
Treatment:
Treatment includes administration of medications like fludrocortisone to boost blood volume; lifestyle changes and compression stockings to relieve the legs from pain and swelling.
Symptoms and Signs:
Its symptoms includes occurrence of lightheadedness, dizziness when standing up after a long sit or lying down. It also includes having blurred vision, weakness, syncope, confusion, headache, and nausea.
Causes:
Orthostatic Hypotension may be caused by dehydration which may result from excessive drinking and vomiting; adminstration of medicines especially those dieuretic pills; heart problems, nervous system disorder and diabetes.
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