blood pressure

[Sazzybee]

ever time my daughter stand up he blood pressure drops been to to hospital sent home had test done still no answer she not well at all anyone got any or advice?

[Runrig01]

It’s called postural hypotension, and can be due to a number of reasons, including dehydration, or sometimes hormones including low thyroid hormones, cortisol or uncontrolled diabetes. There are also many other reasons. It’s usually investigated by your gp, who may organise blood tests, and a possible tilt test. POTs is another condition where you get postural hypotension. It’s advisable when standing, to do so slowly, and stay by the chair or bed till any dizziness resolves before mobilising. It’s rarely a serious issue. I’ve had it, mine was due to low cortisol, which resolved once treated

[cyberbarn]

Like Runrig says, sounds like postural hypotension which is under the umbrella of dysautonomia. My son has POTs where his blood pressure stays the same but his heart rate rises 30 beats per minute when he stands, and he gets a bit dizzy but doesn't quite pass out.

The paediatrician he was seeing at the time told him to stand up slowly and so on so that he didn't fall, and he replied it was fine, he didn't mind going swirly, it was like taking drugs without having to take drugs.

Silence in the room.

He hastily added, 'not that I know what taking drugs is like!'

Luckily everyone laughed and they didn't refer us to social services for giving a 13 year old drugs!

So maybe tell your daughter about dysautonomia and she can look that up and go see her GP. She might need a further referral to help with things.

[cheeriable in reply to cyberbarn]

Maybe 13 year old could get a bit hyped up if looked at Dysautonomia on own, think it might be best to look together or you as parent check out and think poss yes or know!! Teens have enough angst already!!

[cyberbarn in reply to cheeriable]

I am not sure if you meant that for me or the original poster? My son is now 27, and I think the OP's daughter is older than 13.

However, some 13 year olds are perfectly capable of understanding these things and not all teenagers are full of angst!

[cheeriable in reply to cyberbarn]

Maybe you haven't seen that there are many and varied types of problems under the umbrella of DYSAUTONOMIA? Googling info can open what might be a problem for a 13 year old. As a teacher of special needs not all learning disabled, I would not advocate someone of that age searching alone, without reassurance from an Adult. I just replied to your post as I guess Sazzybee will read all posts? I just wanted to add caution. Not meant to upset you!

[cyberbarn in reply to cheeriable]

As it says Sazzybee is 70 years old, I suspect their daughter will also be older than 13. I don't think anyone has suggested that they let a 13 year old google on their own. Sorry if I have mislead you. My son was 13 when we realised he had POTs, no one has said thatSazzybee's daughter is 13.

[Happy5]

I had this last year during hot weather realised I needed more liquids which I increased the intake. I still got checked out by GP very comprehensive check up included blood tests. So check up is good idea.

As Runrig01 says I now get up first sitting on bed waiting then get up. From a chair slowly get up wait then move from seat. I'm making more effort too drink more .

[Artroc56]

Yes POTS - my son has it his was brought on by his second COVID bout