What is orthostatic hypertension?

Orthostatic hypertension is a special type of high blood pressure, refers to when a person from sitting or lying posture quickly to upright, blood pressure significantly increased.

Orthostatic hypertension can be caused by a variety of reasons, including aging, autonomic nervous dysfunction, drug side effects, endocrine disorders, diabetes, adrenaline tumors, etc. Orthostatic hypertension may cause dizziness, dizziness, palpitations, blurred vision and other symptoms.

Orthostatic hypertension should be actively controlled after occurrence, if not treated in time, blood pressure further increased, may appear renal function damage, eye changes, cerebral hemorrhage and other complications.