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Another technique you can try to cut off the dizziness upon standing is flex your abdominal muscles as soon as you feel it coming on. Works 100% of the time for
by md2020 5y ago
Another technique you can try to cut off the dizziness upon standing is flex your abdominal muscles as soon as you feel it coming on. Works 100% of the time for me. Probably works for the same reason (blood pressure), but easier than hyperventilating :)
- lukas099 5y agoYep, the valsalva maneuver against a closed glottis works great for this.
- simonswords82 5y agoThis is the most HN comment ever. Love it. Merry Christmas :)
- WillPostForFood 5y agoDuring the Valsalva maneuver (i.e., exhaling against a closed glottis or bearing down as though to defecate), intrathoracic pressure increases and leads to increased arterial pressure as a result of increased afterload. It is easily done by having the patient take a deep breath, put their thumb in their mouth with closed lips, and attempt to exhale without expelling any air.
- c54 5y agoThanks for this suggestion, I have the same experience of lightheadedness upon standing up (very often) and will definitely be working this into a habit.