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Experiencing Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension
16 patients currently experience Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension. See all
SamiBebe Sex: F Mood: Bad Cognition: Moderate Autonomic: Severe Head: moderate Arms: moderate Legs: severe Tremors: severe See profile SamiBebe severe
gbell Sex: M Mood: Very bad Cognition: Severe Autonomic: Moderate Head: moderate Arms: moderate Legs: moderate Tremors: moderate See profile gbell moderate
david100 Sex: M Mood: Very bad Autonomic: Severe Cognition: Severe Head: moderate Arms: moderate Legs: severe Tremors: moderate See profile david100 severe

Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension Symptom Report

Orthostatic hypotension, also called postural hypotension, is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from a sitting or lying down position. Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, and may result in fainting. Read more...

What we've learned

Symptom Severities

Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension

Treatments Patients Take For Orthostatic/Postural Hypotension
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Fludrocortisone	11	69%
Blood Pressure	6	38%

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