There is a condition of feeling very lightheaded when you stand: it is called orthostatic hypotension and it is not so uncommon and defined by a quick drop in blood pressure when someone stands up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feeling light headed when you stand may, or may not, be accompanied by your pulse rising as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
About one in 5 women reports feeling this way, and along with this lightheaded feeling, is a possibility of falling, having other balance issues, and getting injured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although dehydration can lead to overall feelings of being weak, tired, lightheaded, for this specific condition of orthostatic hypotension the amount of hydration isn’t commonly the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first recommendation is to increase the SALT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most studies haven’t really given doctors guidance on how much extra salt, or for how long it’s safe to keep up the extra salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would probably say take in about 6-10 g of sodium chloride a day. You can probably do this with adding salt to food from table salt, but you can buy salt tablets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a general recommendation the World Health Organization suggests you only eat 5 grams of salt a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medications for orthostatic hypotension, oddly, increase the amount of supine hypotension! So avoiding medication is often what is really recommended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And like any condition, even if you think you can figure out your own diagnosis from internet studies, see your health care provider for the most accurate diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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