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One of the "fun" symptoms of POTS is blood pooling. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure when standing up. This can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness,...
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10 Embarrassing Symptoms of POTS, woman with POTS and red hair standing in a yellow sweater with her hand to her face
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. It causes an abnormally fast heart rate when you stand up, which can lead to a number of other symptoms, including dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting....
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POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. When someone with POTS stands up, their blood pressure drops and their heart rate...
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