I know this is probably common or whatnot.. but when i like sit down for more than say.. 10 minutes, when i stand up i get reallly lightheaded and feel like im gonna fall over. is something wrong with me.. or is it just because the blood is rushing through my head??
help please!
Nallie answered Saturday July 1 2006, 2:02 am: It's most likely because your blood pressure drops when you stand up. It's called orthostatic hypotension. There are several reasons for this, some are not serious, but others can be. The best thing is to see a Dr to determine the exact cause. [ Nallie's advice column | Ask Nallie A Question ]
Elcee answered Thursday June 29 2006, 4:22 am: Feeling light headed when standing up is quite common and nothing to be worried about. I suggest that you get up slowly rather than in a hurry. Yes it is the re-distribution of the blood around the body. [ Elcee's advice column | Ask Elcee A Question ]
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