Understanding POTS: What It Is and How It Affects Your Body
If your heart races every time you stand up, or you feel lightheaded and fatigued for no clear reason, you might be dealing with POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome . Though not widely known, this condition is affecting an increasing number of people, especially in the wake of COVID-19. In this article, we'll break down what POTS is, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just curious, this is your go-to guide for understanding dysautonomia POTS, POTS treatment options, and more. What Is POTS? A Simple Explanation How to explain POTS in simple terms? POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. It's a form of dysautonomia — a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. In people with POTS, the heart rate increases significantly (by 30+ beats per minute) within 10 minutes of standing up, without a significant d...