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  1. Also known as: postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
    A condition where the heart rate increases on changing the posture, such as lying to sitting up or standing. This will cause dizziness or fainting.
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Rarely requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
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    Common for ages 15-50
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    More common in females
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    Family history may increase likelihood for some types
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    Causes

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    • The exact cause is not known. The possible causes may include:
    • Hereditary - it runs in the family
    • Underlying conditions such as diabetes, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and cancer
    • After a viral illness, traumatic event or pregnancy
    • Associated with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, Sjogren syndrome, and celiac disease
    • Poisoning with alcohol or certain metals
    • Chronic fatigue syndrome
    • Risk factors include:
    • More common among women between 15 to 50 years of age
    • Family history
    • Anemia
    • Anaemia

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    Symptoms may vary from person to person and include:

    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Light-headedness
    • Fainting
    • Fatigue
    • High/low blood pressure
    • Inability to exercise
    • Nausea
    • Anxiety
    • Blurred vision
    • Headaches

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Tilt table test is the best way to diagnose the condition. Imaging tests of the brain and blood tests may be performed to rule out other causes.

    Common tests & procedures

    Tilt table test: Blood pressure and heart rate are measured while lying on a bed and when you change into an upright position.

    Active stand test: Heart rate and blood pressure are measured after lying down, immediately upon standing and after 2, 5, 10 minutes.

    Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART): A test that measures the autonomic nerves (involuntary) that control sweating.

    Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Records the electrical activity of the heart.

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