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Dizziness

Hi there I had my surgery 8 days ago and yesterday and today I'm so dizzy when I stand up. This didn't happen at first . Does anyone know reasons for this ?

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I'm having the same issue, I've been fine until yesterday and today. I was thinking that it was not enough water, or nourishment. If anyone knows please fill us in,

Best wishes

Do you have high blood pressure? Are you on meds? My dr told me to keep an eye on bp bc I wouldn't need the bp meds for long. Ur bp might be to low.

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Was just at my surgeons yesterday , my blood pressure was great. But I forgot to ask him about the dizziness

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I don't typically have blood pressure issues, so I chalked mine up to dehydration. Mornings was the worst, so I now take a glass of water to bed, when I get up to tinkle at night I sip a little then go then sip more and back to sleep, it has helped, thanks bunches

Dizziness or light-headedness when standing up occurs as a result of abnormal blood pressure regulation. Normally, when people stand, gravity causes blood to pool in the veins of the legs and trunk. This pooling lowers the blood pressure and the amount of blood the heart pumps to the brain. Low blood flow to the brain causes the dizziness and other symptoms.

Dizziness caused by standing up is known as orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension. It is usually caused by an underlying problem -- such as dehydration. So make sure you are drinking enough fluids.

Since you had surgery 8 days ago another cause may be the prescription medicines that you are taking. I was on 2 types of high blood pressure medicines prior to surgery. I monitored my blood pressure daily and after a couple weeks I took myself off all my meds because my blood pressure returned to normal without the meds. Otherwise the meds could cause my blood pressure to drive towards very low blood pressure readings. Measure your blood pressure and consult with your doctor.

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