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What Could Cause Dizziness Suddenly?

Hi, I have been getting dizzy when standing suddenly. This happens when standing up suddenly from a laying or prolonged sitting position. I am familiar with orthostatic hypostension. Hopefully that s spelled correctly. The intensity of the dizziness has started to increase, as well as the frequency. Earlier today I was laying down using my laptop, and got up. The dizziness was very intense, the initial onset I experienced a 6 second period where my vision was black and white only. I did what I normally do when I experience these symptoms: take very large breaths, squeeze intensely my major muscle groups, abdomen, quads, buttocks, and the symptoms normally subside quickly. I am 6 6 230 pounds. 34 years old. Avid runner, excellent physical health. I take multi-vitamin plus zinc & magnesium supplement daily. My blood pressure is normally between the low end of what is considered normal - top end of what is considered low blood pressure. Is there anything else I can do to help reduce these symptoms?
posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Good to know you are familiar with orthostatic or postural hypotension.
2. Making slow movements during changing of position is the most important aspect.
3. Venous stockings to the lower limbs can avoid pooling of blood in lower limbs and sudden variations in blood pressure.
4. Also take plenty of water. Corticosteroids may be necessary, when orthostatic hypotension is severe.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

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What Could Cause Dizziness Suddenly?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Good to know you are familiar with orthostatic or postural hypotension. 2. Making slow movements during changing of position is the most important aspect. 3. Venous stockings to the lower limbs can avoid pooling of blood in lower limbs and sudden variations in blood pressure. 4. Also take plenty of water. Corticosteroids may be necessary, when orthostatic hypotension is severe. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.