Orthostatic Hypotension
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Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when standing up after sitting or lying down. That sudden drop momentarily reduces blood flow to the brain and produces sensations of unsteadiness.
Frequent symptoms: dizziness, a feeling of fainting, blurred vision, weakness or lightheadedness when getting up, which usually ease after staying still for a few moments.
Contributing factors: dehydration, certain medications, prolonged bed rest and some conditions of the nervous system or heart can favor it.
Which specialist evaluates it? The cardiologist and the internist study the cardiovascular causes, while the neurologist contributes when a nervous origin is suspected; the general practitioner can guide the first assessment. If dizziness when getting up is frequent, it's worth discussing at a visit.
Data on 310 doctors who treat orthostatic hypotension
Which specialist treats orthostatic hypotension?
Orthostatic hypotension should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who identifies the cause of the blood pressure drop when standing up. An internal medicine physician can provide follow-up, and an emergency medicine physician can step in for acute cases. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in orthostatic hypotension
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when standing up after sitting or lying down. That sudden drop momentarily reduces blood flow to the brain and produces sensations of unsteadiness.
Which doctor treats orthostatic hypotension?
Orthostatic hypotension should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who identifies the cause of the blood pressure drop when standing up. An internal medicine physician can provide follow-up, and an emergency medicine physician can step in for acute cases. Find these specialists.