Don’t ignore the danger of dizziness
20.09.2021
When you get out of bed too quickly, do you occasionally feel dizzy and have to sit down again? That light-headedness is called postural hypotension (PHoT) — literally an abnormal drop in blood pressure when you stand.
It is worth noting because it can raise the risk of falls, heart disease, depression, dementia and death.
What to do
When getting out of bed, change position in stages (from lying to sitting to standing), rather than standing in one swift movement. While sitting, count to ten before standing.
The golden rule to treating PHoT is to avoid its triggers. Avoid alcohol, large meals, very warm environments or hot showers. Sleep with the head of the bed raised. Exercise every day to normalise your blood pressure and when you stand, tense the muscles in your legs and buttocks.
— DAILY MIRROR
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