[A simple miracle of water].
Chronic orthostasis intolerance or postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a common problem, which is related to the more severe forms of autonomic neuropathy. Upright posture regularly elicits uncomfortable symptoms in these patients, which impairs their quality of life. We present a typical case, where orthostatic hemodynamic response was significantly improved by ingestion of 500 ml tap water. This simple measure could be a potent, long-term therapeutic tool.
Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Aneszteziológiai és Intenzív Terápiás Intézet, Szeged.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001794:Blood Pressure; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D054971:Orthostatic Intolerance / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D054972:Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014867:Water / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014867:Water