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sweart1 t1_j9h3xnv wrote

Reply to comment by rorowhat in LPT: If you’re anemic or get headrush when you stand, do a quick squat, going down as low as you comfortably can, and stand back up. Your head will be completely fine in <2 seconds. by micknanuel

I'm no doctor but my doctor told me I just have to be careful. If it's a new condition then it would be worth checking with a doctor in case it points to a problem. See https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/symptoms-causes/syc-20352548

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sweart1 t1_j9ftihm wrote

Reply to comment by ocelot-gazebo in LPT: If you’re anemic or get headrush when you stand, do a quick squat, going down as low as you comfortably can, and stand back up. Your head will be completely fine in <2 seconds. by micknanuel

This is called orthostatic hypotension (translation: standing up low blood pressure). It started for me in my 50s, a couple of times I fainted and fell down after standing up, until I learned to detect it--you have a couple of seconds warning. If you can't sit down right away, just lean over with hands on knees, that's better than squatting because it gets your head down to the level of your heart right away.

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