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Overview
Primary care practitioner (internist); or in complicated cases (severe orthostatic hypotension) a neurologist is consulted.[read article]
Tests for Orthostatic Hypotension
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Blood pressure measurement is the non-invasive measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries. More
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The tilt table test is a test in which a patient is positioned in a supine position and brought to a predetermined angle or angles from the horizontal position. Suc... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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Medical Procedures for Orthostatic Hypotension
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Advice to Discontinue Suspected Medication
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Prescribed Medications for Orthostatic Hypotension
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MIDODRINE (MI doe dreen) is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who have symptoms like dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position. More
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FLUDROCORTISONE (floo droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital sy... More
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Self Care for Orthostatic Hypotension
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive wo... More
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Stooping Forward
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Application of Elastic Stockings
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Decrease Alcohol Intake
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Assume a Squatting Position
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Maintain a Sitting Position
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Sleep in Head-Up Position
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