Dizziness is a feeling of lightheadedness, dizziness, and loss of balance. Depending on the underlying cause, it can develop into continuous or sudden dizziness. Since it involves the sensory organs, especially the eyes and ears, it can cause fainting in some cases. Dizziness is a common condition, and occasional dizziness may not be a cause for concern.
Dizziness when standing up is a common symptom that can occur for a variety of reasons. Anyone can experience dizziness when standing up, but it is most common in people over 65, as blood vessels weaken as you age.
In particular, it can be caused by sudden changes in blood pressure, problems with the balance organs in the inner ear, or problems with the circulatory system.
Factors such as dehydration, low blood sugar, heart problems, or medication side effects can also cause dizziness when standing up. When a person stands up, their blood pressure drops rapidly, which can cause sudden dizziness. Although dizziness when standing up is common, it is usually temporary and requires medical attention to determine the underlying cause.
Anyone can experience dizziness when standing up, but it is most common in people over 65, as blood vessels weaken as you age.
What are the causes and solutions for dizziness when standing up?
The main causes are?
When you stand, your heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout your body than when you lie down.
In fact, your blood pressure naturally changes depending on your body position to maintain homeostasis, a state of balance that allows many of your body’s systems to function properly. When your body is used to operating in a certain position, changing positions can shock your system, so to speak, by temporarily depriving your brain of blood.
Thanks to gravity, your blood will pool in your lower body when you stand up, and it can take your body a few seconds, or even a minute, to adjust. Until your blood resumes circulating throughout your body, your blood pressure can fluctuate, causing dizziness.
The solution?
If you often feel lightheaded and dizzy when standing up, the following tips may help:
- Move slowly by raising your head and shoulders, then slowly moving into a sitting or standing position.
- Give your body time to adjust, especially in the morning when your blood pressure is lowest. For example, sitting on the edge of the bed for a few minutes before standing up can help.
- Wear compression stockings to increase blood flow to your legs.
- When sleeping, elevate the head of your bed or try a wedge pillow that allows you to bend at the waist.
- Drink a 15-ounce glass of water 20-30 minutes before getting out of bed or before standing for long periods of time.
- Avoid standing for long periods of time to prevent blood from pooling in your legs and causing swelling.
- Keep a diary of when you experience dizziness to help identify possible causes.
