What is neurally mediated hypotension?
Low blood pressure from faulty brain signals (neurally mediated hypotension). This disorder causes blood pressure to drop after standing for long periods, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and fainting.
How do members experience neurally mediated hypotension?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with neurally mediated hypotension*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for neurally mediated hypotension*
Who has neurally mediated hypotension on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 19 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 16 | |
| 60s | 18 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 82 |