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In many cases, no cause for POTS ( postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) can be found. It can occur in teenagers like you and can disappear spontaneously a few years later. It may follow an infection, pregnancy or traumatic events, other associated causes are alcoholism, smoking, Diabetes.
Self-help treatments
Have a high fluid intake (over two liters per day or until urine is clear-colored).
Some patients are advised to increase dietary salt by 2-4 g per day (only after advice from a doctor - not in hyperadrenergic POTS).
Regular exercise - swimming is ideal.
Sleep with the head end of the bed elevated (a XXXXXXX may be used).
Wear strong support tights (class 3, waist high).
Have small frequent meals, low in refined carbohydrate - ie avoid sugars, white flour.
Avoid excessive standing and sitting, heat and alcohol.
Do postural man oeuvres to avoid fainting/dizziness - For example, lie down and elevate the legs if possible; otherwise, cross the legs and squeeze the thighs together, and tightly clench the buttocks and fists.
Drink water rapidly - two glasses of water drunk quickly has been shown to reduce heart rate in POTS.

This is a structured talking therapy, often provided by a psychologist. It can help people to come to terms with long-term illness and to cope with symptoms.
Some of the medications which are tried, although not always needed, certain drugs can help control symptoms, among them beta-blockers, which lower the heart rate; fludrocortisone, which increases salt retention and blood volume; and antidepressants that raise serotonin levels in the brain.
LASTLY: “Don’t let the disease rule you, the messages of how you feel are not reliable. You have to make your mind rule your body.”
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups.

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Hi,
Thank you for followup question. Most of the time even after thorough evaluation NO CAUSE IS FOUND, it is known medically as Idiopathic cause.
For prevention of further attacks try various treatment options which I mentioned earlier until the symptoms are brought under reasonable control - often a matter of weeks or months. Mainly increasing blood volume by drinking lot of fluids and exercise. Recent evidence shows that chronic aerobic exercise training can greatly improve POTS. To prevent from getting hurt, you always be in a company of any reliable person, if you think you are going to fall, just SIT DOWN, or lie down. Fainting attacks cannot be prevented unless you follow above instructions. Kindly follow self help treatments which I mentioned earlier. Have a regular follow up from your treating physician.
JUST DON'T GIVE UP.

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