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Q: Postural Hypotension and throbbing sensations

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 8th, 2008

For the past several months have been feeling a throbbing sensation in my head when standing up from a sitting position (more so at job). It also happens when I bend down (while doing exercise). Told doctor and he asked if I was drinking enough water (which I am). What is causing this problem?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 1st, 2008

Anxiety and Stress Answer A3823

A throbbing sensation in the head after standing up could be due to so called postural hypotension. Postural hypotension is a functional disorder where neuro-vascular reflexes that control the blood pressure do not function properly. You may want to avoid standing up suddenly.

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