Stork's Lean Belly TipsĪlthough postural hypotension is often not a sign of anything serious, it can be dangerous in its own right, simply because you can fall and hurt yourself when it happens. You're more prone to the condition if you have low blood pressure at baseline or if you usually get heavy periods (in which case you might want to ask your doc if you'd benefit from taking an iron supplement). It's that lack of oxygen that makes you feel light-headed or dizzy. When you stand up, it takes your body a few seconds to adjust to the change in position and send enough blood and oxygen to your brain. Postural hypotension typically happens when you've been seated or horizontal long enough for blood to pool in your legs.
You'll be glad to know that most often, it's benign. The most common explanation for pre-syncope (in otherwise healthy people) is something we call postural hypotension-a temporary drop in blood pressure that may occur when you get up after you've been sitting or lying down for a while. The good news, however, is that it likely isn't something serious. (If you actually do faint, we call that syncope.) Your friend is right-you should discuss it with your doctor, because presyncope can signal a serious condition, such as low red blood cell counts or even a heart problem. Should I worry?Ī: The medical term for what you're experiencing is presyncope-which is when you feel like you're about to pass out.
I've always had this, but now a friend says it could be something bad. Q: When I stand up, things often go dark briefly.
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