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What Causes Dizziness And Numbness When Standing Up?
Question: i have been getting dizzy and a little numb every time i stand up
Brief Answer:
Probably postural hypotension.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Probably cause of your concern is lowering of blood pressure when you stand up from laying or sitting.
This happens in almost every person, but in a number of cases it causes symptoms you describe.
Measuring blood pressure in lying and standing position and a difference of 20 mmHg in blood pressure measurement between two positions, means there is significant positional hypotension.
Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Probably postural hypotension.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Probably cause of your concern is lowering of blood pressure when you stand up from laying or sitting.
This happens in almost every person, but in a number of cases it causes symptoms you describe.
Measuring blood pressure in lying and standing position and a difference of 20 mmHg in blood pressure measurement between two positions, means there is significant positional hypotension.
Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
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