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orthostatic hypotension

 

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Noun orthostatic hypotension has 1 sense
  1. orthostatic hypotension, postural hypotension - low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
    --1 is a kind of hypotension

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Orthostatic Hypotension

Description:

Orthostatic hypotension refers to a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. This condition can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and even fainting.

Senses:

Sense 1: Medical Condition

Orthostatic Hypotension is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in blood pressure upon standing up, leading to symptoms like lightheadedness and fainting.

Example sentence: The patient experienced orthostatic hypotension after getting up from the bed too quickly.

Sense 2: Popular Usage

Orthostatic hypotension, commonly known as a head rush, is a condition experienced by some individuals when they stand up too fast.

Example sentence: I often get orthostatic hypotension if I stand up suddenly after a long period of sitting.

Sense 3: Local Usage

In some regions, orthostatic hypotension is referred to as a dizzy spell, where sudden dizziness occurs upon standing up.

Example sentence: Grandma warned me to be careful while standing up from a chair to avoid a dizzy spell.

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