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Do i have postural orthostatic tachycard
Dear Doctor, I am diabetic for the past 7 years. There is a difference in sitting and standing position in pulse rate. Almost pulse rate differs 30 bpm from sitting position to standing. 30bpm higher in standing position.  I have the following symptoms like very light headedness, difficulty in concentrating, stress, tiredness, while walking i sense light headedness and tiredness. Mild vision disturbance.  My bp is normal, i am taking cilnipres 10 mg bp tablet daily at night. My ECG and Echo cardiagram is normal. My question is do i have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, if so should I worry about this, is it life threatening or any heart related problems? Kindly share your opinion 🙏 Thanks
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Diabetics can have autonomic neuropathy which lead to postural hypotension and tachycardia. Check you BP first. While wakya or standing make it gradual over 4-5 second’s Rule out any inner ear pathology Rule out Vertebro- basilar insufficiency Rule out Diabetic retinopathy You Amy stop Cilnidipine if n hypertension
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