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What Causes Dizziness On Getting Up From Siting Position?

Hi doctor My question is regarding blood flow. Sometimes after sitting down for brief periods of time I get up to realise I feel as if I m about to black out. I understand this can be down to blood flow but what exactly causes this to happen as I believe it does not happen to everybody? Thank you
posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2014
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Symptoms you are describing suggest postural dizziness. Get your following test done...
ECG
BP in supine and standing.
Head up tilt test
Following measures will help you
Avoid abrupt standing
Take plenty of oral fluids.
Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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What Causes Dizziness On Getting Up From Siting Position?

Symptoms you are describing suggest postural dizziness. Get your following test done... ECG BP in supine and standing. Head up tilt test Following measures will help you Avoid abrupt standing Take plenty of oral fluids. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don t forget to rate me.