What it is
If it causes no symptoms, it usually does not need treatment.
Getting up slowly, drinking enough fluids, and reviewing medicines can help. Treatment depends on the cause.
Common signs
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Feeling sick
- Blurred vision
- Feeling weak
- Fainting
- Often no symptoms
How it is usually diagnosed
- Blood pressure readings, including lying and standing
- Blood tests or ECG to look for a cause
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Blood pressure readings, including lying and standing
- A list of medicines
- Test results
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could any of my medicines be causing it?
- How much should I drink?
- Should I check my blood pressure at home?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Low blood pressure with confusion, cold clammy skin, fast breathing or chest pain: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.