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You may have experienced it, at least once in a lifetime: suddenly jumping out of bed to open the door (or answer the phone, or hear a tantrum child) and suddenly the world is spinning. You blink and immediately the black shadows cover your whole view and wuush ...! Fireflies suddenly disappear instantly. You are not sure what it was just now, and you continue to live as usual. Why can some people suddenly get dizzy after standing up?
What causes headache and dizziness after standing suddenly?
The head feels yellow and dizzy after standing suddenly caused by a condition called orthostatic hypotension (HO). This increase in heart rate is influenced by the Earth's gravitational force when you change position, for example from sitting long or lying down and immediately standing fast. Other symptoms that may appear are shaky body sensations and heart palpitations due to sudden drop in blood pressure.
Usually when you slowly get up to stand, blood gradually flows down to the feet. But when you stand in a hurry, the earth's gravitational force is forced to withdraw most of the flow of blood flowing rapidly towards the feet and pooling in the lower blood vessels. Imagine the swift flow of waterfalls. As a result, the brain experiences a lack of blood.
To work around this, the brain directly forces the heart to work extra hard to pump more blood so that it can be channeled to the brain and other body parts. The work of the heart that gets harder will increase the heart rate. At the same time it also tightens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. This mechanism actually aims to restore blood pressure as usual.
Unfortunately, this compensation response can sometimes appear late or not work at all. As a result, the blood supply to the brain remains far from enough. In order to function optimally, the brain needs adequate blood intake. This is so that it then triggers a dizzy sensation after a sudden stand and shakiness feels like fainting.
In addition, sudden standing also causes confusion, nausea and vomiting, or blurred vision. This series can occur immediately immediately and last up to several minutes after a rush to move themselves (especially after lying down in bed or sitting for a long time).
Who is prone to this?
These symptoms often arise when you get up quickly after exercising, consume alcohol and / or eat in large portions, experience mild dehydration, have low blood pressure or low blood sugar, take too long to move in the hot sun, soak in hot water, or have a friend. Parents are also susceptible to this condition.
Is that so?
Headache or dizziness after a sudden stand is usually not a condition to be worried about, said Christopher Gibbons, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, reported by Men’s Health.
But in fact, a number of recent studies have shown that the sensation of dizziness after a sudden stand can signal more serious health issues. Orthostatic hypotension is found to be associated with many major health conditions, including hypertension, Parkinson's, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
Dizziness after a sudden stand can result in a stroke and heart failure
In most cases, the sensation of headache after sudden standing only happens occasionally. If you experience it often, you should consult your doctor further. Sudden low blood pressure after standing which occurs repeatedly can lead to more serious complications, especially in older adults. These complications include:
- Injury falls - in very rare cases: short seizures due to temporary loss of consciousness
- Stroke. The drop in blood pressure when you change position too quickly from sitting to standing can be a risk factor for stroke because of a minimal supply of blood to the brain.
- Heart problems. Orthostatic hypotension can be a risk factor for heart disease and a range of complications, such as chest pain, heart rhythm problems, or heart failure.
People with orthostatic hypotension (HO) have almost twice the chance of experiencing heart failure compared to those who do not have HO. The risk can increase more than 1.5 times if you also have high blood pressure as an underlying condition. This increased risk will be stronger in people aged 45-55 years compared to those aged 56-64 years.
What can be done to prevent or treat dizziness after standing suddenly?
These complaints generally subside quickly if you sit back or lie down. Sleeping with your head supported by a pillow can also help relieve your symptoms.
To prevent this, you should get up slowly and need to continue to meet your body's fluid needs throughout the day. Electrolyte fluid can help speed recovery. Regular exercise with mild intensity on a regular basis is also able to increase the muscle strength of blood vessel walls, thereby reducing blood flooding in the legs.
Moderate peoplebed rest because long-term illness must try to sit every day and exercise in bed if possible.
If you have heart problems and often experience dizziness when standing up suddenly, immediately consult your doctor to get the right treatment.
