Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up? What It Means And What To Do About It

It’s not uncommon to get dizzy when you stand from a seated or lying position. Some people call it a “head rush.” The medical name for it is orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension. It can happen to anyone, but feeling lightheaded when you stand is more likely to occur as you age. Up to 20% of people over age 65 experience some degree of orthostatic hypotension.

That woozy rush may feel like a fleeting concern. But if it happens frequently or the dizziness persists for more than 15 seconds, you are putting yourself at increased risk for fa…Read More…>>

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