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What Causes Loss Of Balance On Standing Up?

Hi Doctor, I m a 70 year old male and when I get out of bed or stand up I lose balance. What do you think the problem is? Is this something to worry about? I m sorry as I m on the Old Age Pension and I don t have any money. Sorry to bother you. Michael
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..
are you having any other health problems likediabetes, hypertension or nay heart disease?
It could be orthostatic hypotension also..
Whenyou get up from sitting or recumbent position try to rise up slowly holding anything to avoid a fall.
Get a complete physical examination done if possible..
Take pelnty of fluids..
Take care..
Will be available for further queries..
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What Causes Loss Of Balance On Standing Up?

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. are you having any other health problems likediabetes, hypertension or nay heart disease? It could be orthostatic hypotension also.. Whenyou get up from sitting or recumbent position try to rise up slowly holding anything to avoid a fall. Get a complete physical examination done if possible.. Take pelnty of fluids.. Take care.. Will be available for further queries..