Definition: Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure due especially to moving from laying down to standing up. Symptoms include:
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- nausea.
If orthostatic hypotension occurs, laying on the back with feet elevated is the recommended action.
To prevent an experience with orthostatic hypotension while exercising, the following actions may be helpful:
- avoid quick movements
- drink a lot of water
- use compression stockings
- use an abdominal binder
- monitor blood pressure while exercising
