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Dizziness Whenever I Stand Up

I get dizzy a lot. Whenever I stand up, about half the time I have to hold on to something to keep my balance. I also kind of start to black out where I can t see or hear clearly. These symptoms are worse when I m hungry, but still happen when I m full. This has been going on for a little over a year now. While I ve never completely lost consciousness, I have fallen a few times. Is this something I can change? Also, I don t feel like it s vertigo, because the room is not spinning. I just feel faint and weak when I stand.
Sat, 5 Mar 2011
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

This can be orthostatic hypotension. You need to consult your physician and get yourself thoroughly examined.

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Dr. Naveen Kumar
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General & Family Physician Dr. Raghubhai P. Shah's  Response
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Can be postural hypotension. But do not neglect. Please consult your doc. Let him have your BP in supine(sleeping), sitting and standing positions.
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Dizziness Whenever I Stand Up

Hi, This can be orthostatic hypotension. You need to consult your physician and get yourself thoroughly examined. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar