Dizziness & Postural Hypotension

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Experiencing dizziness, light-headedness, or feeling faint can be quite distressing and may diminish confidence when standing or walking. A common cause of these dizziness symptoms is postural hypotension (postural low blood pressure), where blood pressure regulation fails after standing up, potentially leading to unsteadiness and an increased risk of falls.

Symptoms may include:

- Dizziness when standing up or changing position  

- Feeling faint or light-headed  

- Blurred vision  

- Weakness or fatigue  

- Near-fainting or falls  

Possible contributing factors include:

- Dehydration or reduced fluid intake  

- Medicines that can lower blood pressure  

- Acute illness or infection  

- Neurological or cardiovascular conditions  

- Age-related changes in blood-pressure regulation  

What may help?

Simple measures can sometimes assist, depending on the cause. These may include getting up slowly, maintaining adequate hydration where medically appropriate, and reviewing medicines that might contribute to dizziness symptoms.

Please consult your GP or appropriate healthcare professional before stopping or changing any prescribed medicines.

How Bucks Frailty Care can help

Bucks Frailty Care can assess dizziness and postural symptoms as a part of a consultant-led Falls & Frailty Review. This consultation can evaluate relevant symptoms, medical history, and medications, providing individualized advice and written recommendations tailored to your needs.

Where suitable, recommendations can be shared with your GP or healthcare team for further investigation, treatment, or ongoing management.

It's important to note that Bucks Frailty Care offers an advisory service and does not replace your GP, NHS services, or emergency care.