Is dizziness symptom of orthostatic blood pressure?
Patient: Hi, I have been told that I have orthostatic Blood Pressure.  I have been having a series of dizziness and black outs. I stumble and fall a lot.  I can be walking and be unstable in my gait. Do any or all of these symptoms come from orthosatic bp?  What is a definition of orthostatic bp, and why does it hapen? Doctor: Hi! I had gone through your question and I understand your concern .Yes these symtoms are caused by orthostatic or postural hypotension ( orthostatic blood pressure)It happens when you stand up - gravity makes the blood to pool in your legs  so the heart has less blood to pump - low blood pressure ( means less blood will go in your brain and the other part of the body ) .Normally our body has natyral process to  fix the hypotension  problems in these process ( in heart , nervous system , metabolic problem ) cause orthostatic hypotension. The important thing is to find the main cause of the orthostatic hypotension  here are some that may cause : - Dehydration ( diarrhea, vomiting , fever , not drinking enough water .- Heart problem :Slow heart rate (bradychardia ), heart valvue  problems )-endocrine problem :low blood sugar ( hypoglicemia ), Addison's dissease .-Nervous system disorder .If I were you treating doctor I would check your heart , ( ECG , Ultrasound ) do some blood test to check your blood sugar . You have to do an appointment with your doctor  for that .Meanwhile drink plenty  of water . Wish these help! If you have any additional question please feel free to ask me .