Orthostatic hypotension
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Orthostatic hypotension is low blood pressure that occurs when a person suddenly stands up or changes position, causing their blood pressure to drop. Suddenly decreased blood pressure manifests as dizziness, lightheadedness, and overall weakness.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology