Feel Light - Headed When You Stand Up? It Could Be POTS.

Introduction

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or POTS is a medical condition which is characterized by too little blood returning to the heart when a person gets up and stands from a lying or sitting position. POTS results in symptoms such as dizziness, light-headedness and even fainting, when a person stands up from a lying or sitting position. The reduced blood flow to the heart also results in the heart beating faster (tachycardia).

According to cardiologistsin Patna working at a leading hearthospital in Patna, women between the ages of 15 to 50 are more prone to being affected by POTS; the cardiologists also say that anyone of any age can develop the condition.

What Causes POTS?

According to the heartspecialists in Patna at the hospital in Patna mentioned above, it is uncertain as to what causes POTS. The currently prevalent theory is that there are a number of mechanisms. Some patients have peripheral denervation (neuropathic POTS); some have symptoms that are due to sustained or paroxysmal over-activity of the sympathetic nervous system (hyper-adrenergic POTS); and some individuals have POTS dominated by features of deconditioning.

What Are the Treatment Options for POTS?

Unfortunately, no single treatment has been found to be of effect for all causes of POTS, which include low blood volume and circulatory problems. However, a number of drugs seem to be effective in the short-term. Adding extra-salt to the diet and adequate fluid intake is often effective, when talking about simple interventions. Cardiologists also suggest that exercise can gradually improve orthostatic tolerance, which relieves symptoms of POTS.

The cardiologists at the hospital in Patna are some of the best cardiologists in India. If you live in or around Bihar or Jharkhand, and require medical assistance concerning cardiology or cardiosurgery, the hospital is located at NH Road, Bailey Rd, MLA Colony, Raja Bazar, Indrapuri in Patna.