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Orthostatic hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension: Introduction

Orthostatic hypotension: also known as postural hypotension. See free access online books about Orthostatic hypotension below. See detailed information below for a list of 48 causes of Orthostatic hypotension, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Orthostatic hypotension:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Orthostatic hypotension. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Orthostatic hypotension listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Orthostatic hypotension as a symptom include:

See full list of 48 causes of Orthostatic hypotension
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Orthostatic hypotension:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Orthostatic hypotension as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Drug interactions causing Orthostatic hypotension:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Orthostatic hypotension as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Olanzapine and Ritonavir interaction
  • Thiazide Diuretic and Alcohol interaction
  • Bendroflumethiazide and Alcohol interaction
  • Naturetin and Alcohol interaction
  • Chlorothiazide and Alcohol interaction
  • Aldochlor and Alcohol interaction
  • Diachlor and Alcohol interaction
  • more interactions...»

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Article Excerpts about Orthostatic hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs when a person assumes a standing position. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Orthostatic Hypotension Information Page: NINDS)

Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs when a person assumes a standing position. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Orthostatic Hypotension Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Orthostatic hypotension:

Orthostatic hypotension: a form of low blood pressure that occurs in a standing posture. SYN: orthostatic hypopiesis, postural hypotension.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope and blurred vision occurring upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Orthostatic hypotension is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Orthostatic hypotension, or a subtype of Orthostatic hypotension, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
- (Source - National Institute of Health)

Detailed list of causes of Orthostatic hypotension

The list below shows some of the causes of Orthostatic hypotension mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Orthostatic hypotension?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Orthostatic hypotension. Of the 48 causes of Orthostatic hypotension that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 3 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 46 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 48 causes of Orthostatic hypotension

Conditions listing symptoms: Orthostatic hypotension:

The following list of conditions have 'Orthostatic hypotension' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Achalasia - addisonianism - alacrima syndrome ... orthostatic hypotension
  • Achalasia - Addisonianism - Alacrimia syndrome ... orthostatic hypotension
  • Addison's Disease ... Orthostatic hypotension
  • Andrade's syndrome ... orthostatic hypotension

    C

  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism ... orthostatic hypotension

    D

  • Dysautonomia ... orthostatic hypotension

    F

  • Familial amyloid polyneuropathy ... orthostatic hypotension

    M

  • Multiple system atrophy (MSA) with orthostatic hypotension ... orthostatic hypotension

    P

  • Pheochromocytoma ... orthostatic hypotension
  • Portuguese type amyloidosis ... orthostatic hypotension

    S

  • Shy-Drager Syndrome ... orthostatic hypotension

    T

  • Transthyretin amyloidosis ... orthostatic hypotension

    V

  • Vascular neuropathy ... orthostatic hypotension

    W

  • Wohlwill-Andrade syndrome ... Orthostatic hypotension

    Conditions listing complications: Orthostatic hypotension:

    The following list of conditions have 'Orthostatic hypotension' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    A

  • Autonomic neuropathy ... orthostatic hypotension

    D

  • Diabetic neuropathy ... orthostatic hypotension

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  • Causes of Orthostatic hypotension Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Orthostatic hypotension based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

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  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Orthostatic hypotension:

    Postural hypotension
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Orthostatic hypotension:

    Medical Conditions associated with Orthostatic hypotension:

    Low blood pressure (341 causes), Blood pressure symptoms (579 causes)

    Symptoms related to Orthostatic hypotension:

    Hypotension (341 causes), Fainting (1259 causes), Blood pressure symptoms (579 causes), Dizziness (1141 causes), Lightheadedness (1141 causes), Headache (2016 causes), Blurred or dimmed vision, Generalized numbness/tingling and fainting, Coat hanger pain, Vasovagal syncope, Postural hypotension (8 causes), Hypovolemia (2 causes), Diabetes (183 causes), Pheochromocytoma (4 causes), Addison's disease, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, anemia (704 causes), diuretics, vasodilators, dehydration (159 causes), prolonged bed rest

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