I am in good health, as far as I can tell just by how I feel and my abilities (aka I haven't been to a doctor but I don't notice any problems). Often times, when I have been laying down and I stand up I will feel intense dizzyness and my vision starts to fade out/black out/go blind. After a few seconds, this whole episode is gone and I feel fine. It never ever happens any other times. Sometimes it doesn't happen, and sometimes it will be minor and I can still continue. However, often times it is intense and I have to stop. It only lasts a few seconds, as stated above. Any ideas whats up?
2006-07-01 19:24:02 · 11 answers · asked by phone_tv_dsl 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
it is because everyone's blood pressure has a tendency to drop when one is standing/sitting up from a laying down posture-this is called orthostatics but when it exceeds normal values(which can occur from a variety of reasons ),it can cause symptoms like yours-dizziness,black- outs,fainting ,blurry vision etc.
Most common causes are anemia,low blood pressure from dehydration,blood loss,vascular problems/heart problems etc.I would advise you to have your blood pressure checked in both arms in both laying down and standing postures and a hemogram to start with.If these are normal,I would see a physician to look at other causes.
2006-07-01 19:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Vandana S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are describing is called orthostatic hypotension. Blood pressure drops when going from lying to standing. Blood pressure is suppose to go up when going from a lying to a sitting position or from sitting to standing. We educate persons who have this, to make position changes slowly. When you are lying down and sit up, stay there for 15 - 30 seconds Then stand & stay there for another 15 - 30 sec. Next time you go to the Dr they can do orthostatic BP's to determine if this is what you have. They will do a BP lying, then sitting, then standing. In the meantime, make position changes slowly to see if that helps.
2006-07-01 19:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this for a while. I got a blood test and found out that I was anemic. I started taking iron supplements, and the problem eventually cleared up. But I've heard that you can also get that when your blood pressure is too low.
2006-07-01 19:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by Junkbondtrader 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your blood pressure is too low.
That's cause for a visit to the doctor.
2006-07-01 19:27:37 · answer #4 · answered by LC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
orthostatic hypotention is a sudden drop in blood pressure and is quite common.Your describing severe symtems of it and It sounds like you may have high or maybe low blood pressure. You should definately look into it.
2006-07-01 19:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by Damian A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem you should find out if your animic it's accually really common it's just a lack of iron in your blood it causes all the problems your having and to make it stop you shuold try iron supplements or eat more fish,rasiens,beans or any type of meat it should stop
2006-07-01 19:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Ralina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing serious just a wee little blood flow problem, same thing happens to me, try to not cut off circulation by lying in odd positions or for lying too long in the same position
2006-07-01 19:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by bickeo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low blood pressure, most likely.
2006-07-01 19:28:07 · answer #8 · answered by Leanne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be othrostatic hypertension-- your blood pressure drops when you stand up...you should see a doctor
2006-07-01 19:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by sassymaccat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lack of circulation and need to drink more water and take vitamins
2006-07-01 19:42:37 · answer #10 · answered by shutupncomehere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋