Are you struggling with near-fainting and a racing heart? Get answers from the experts in Leesburg and The Villages.
Have you ever felt your heart start to pound and your head start to spin the moment you stand up? For some patients in The Villages and Leesburg, this isn’t a typical dizzy spell—it could be POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome).
POTS is a condition where an excessively high amount of blood stays in the lower total body when you stand up. In response, your heart races to try and get blood back to your brain. Common symptoms include:
- Extreme lightheadedness or near-fainting when standing.
- A heart rate that jumps by 30 beats per minute or more upon rising.
- “Brain fog” and extreme fatigue.
POTS is a perfect example of how dizziness is a signal rather than the disease itself. It tells us that the autonomic nervous system and the heart aren’t orchestrating blood flow correctly. This condition is often misdiagnosed as anxiety, much like the “SVT in Women” cases we frequently treat. Proper testing is the only way to distinguish between a simple dizzy spell and a condition like POTS.
Medical disclaimer: This article is for education only and does not replace medical advice. Seek emergency care for severe symptoms.
