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What exactly is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome?
How common is this medical disorder?
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Are you feeling dizzy and nauseous when you stand up too quickly? Do you experience heart palpitations? Does your body sometimes shake and sweat? If you're experiencing these kinds of symptoms, you might be suffering from postural tachycardia syndrome/postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). This is a debilitating medical condition that's linked to a problem with the cardiovascular system. But what causes it, and is it life-threatening?
Click through for more information about this common but surprisingly little-known disorder.
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