HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Dizziness And Lightheadedness While Standing?

Hi ive felt a bit dizzy when i stand sometimes for a while now but it got worse. Everytime i stand i feel dizzy lightheaded and my vision blurs out tO white. They last 10 to 40 seconds. I gwt bad ones where i just have to lie down quick and i feel sick. Extra info im a 15 year old girl im 5 11 and way 101 lbs. Big build. I get nose bleeds alot. Not on any meds. Thankyou so much
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
Report Abuse
Neurologist 's  Response
Hello dear,
I understand your concerns.You are probably having 'syncope' episodes.'Syncope' is a very short episode(often seconds to a minute) of excessive sweating,palpitations,dizziness,lightheadedness,blurred vision or transient loss of consciousness, when a person is in erect posture or mostly when he/she stands from the sitting posture.It is due to decreased blood perfusion to the brain for few seconds after which body adapts.It improves if patient is made to lie down, as lying down increases the blood supply to the brain.You need to get your blood pressure checked in lying as well as standing posture to see if there is a significant drop in standing posture.Further, please visit a neurologist,so that he may investigate you accordingly.I hope it helps you.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Dizziness And Lightheadedness While Standing?

Hello dear, I understand your concerns.You are probably having syncope episodes. Syncope is a very short episode(often seconds to a minute) of excessive sweating,palpitations,dizziness,lightheadedness,blurred vision or transient loss of consciousness, when a person is in erect posture or mostly when he/she stands from the sitting posture.It is due to decreased blood perfusion to the brain for few seconds after which body adapts.It improves if patient is made to lie down, as lying down increases the blood supply to the brain.You need to get your blood pressure checked in lying as well as standing posture to see if there is a significant drop in standing posture.Further, please visit a neurologist,so that he may investigate you accordingly.I hope it helps you.