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Getting head rushes quite oftenly
Quite often my son experiences head rushes when he stands up. He experiences dizziness,blackout and loss of balance when he he tries to stand up from a sitting position.
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Dr. Abhijit Verma
Neurosurgeon
13 yrs exp
Jajpur
He seem to have syncope (fainting) attack.
It could be due to low blood pressure when he stands, or some cardiac or neurogenic cause. Consult a local doctor in person for physical examination.
Till then follow these things.
-Avoiding things that may provoke fainting
-Avoiding caffeine
-Increasing salt intake
-Staying well hydrated. Fluid intake should be increased to the point that the urine is clear.
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avoid, sudden standing from sleeping or sitting position.
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