Dizziness when I stand up ??

Question

When I stand up I just get really dizzy and all around me starts going dark, but I dont pass out. When I get it I just lean on the wall until it goes away and then it feels very weird for about a minute. Anyone know a way I can stop it and what is a possible cause?

Thanks

Answer 1

this could be low blood pressure and or low blood sugar. go to the

doctor that's what they are for.

Answer 2

This happens to pretty much everyone in my family! I asked someone about it once and they said it could be because we all have sort of low blood pressure.  

Answer 3

This needs to be evaluated by your GP (who may well arrange further tests) If your mainly symptomatic just when you stand up it could be postural hypertension, but I am just speculating on very limited information, so please see your GP

Answer 4

Im pleased you've posted this question because i get the exact same thing

Answer 5

There are several reasons why you could be having this dizziness.

It could be because of

Menieres Disease:- in which case nausea and vomiting would accompany the dizziness

Viral Infection

Vertigo

High Blood Pressure

Low Blood Pressure

Dimethylglycine (DMG) deficiency

DMG is a derivative of glycine, the simplest of the amino acids.  It acts as a building block for many important substances, including the amino acid methionine, choline, a number of important hormones and neurotransmitters, and DNA.

DMG improves oxygen utilization by the body, helps to normalize blood pressure and blood glucose levels and improves the functioning of many important organs.

Low Blood Pressure:

Average blood pressure when normal reads 120/80 mm/Hg.  However this changes with age, and also there are those who function very well with 110/70 mm/Hg.  Below this reading is considered low.

Low blood pressure can be caused by under eating, lack of proper nourishment, rest and exercise, low fluid intake and loss of blood.

In case your pressure is low and/or you're having a DMG deficiency you could try this:

Drink 8 - 10 glasses of water each day.

Eat plenty of nourishing foods; Lots of vegetable, mostly green leafy vegetable, green vegetable drink, potato broth (wash the potato peal it and use the skin to make this broth), meats - especially red meat such as beef, seeds and grains.  Include raw vegetables in your diet.

Make sure you have 3 square meals per day, at least 15 minutes of brisk waling and get at least 8 hours of sleep.

Answer 6

im 15 too and i get that too!!! sometimes when i start moving suddenly i get this migraine and i feel dizzy, i wonder why..

Answer 7

I have had this since I was 14 and now I am 41---go figure---the answer and I can (almost) promise is that you have low or nearly low blood pressure which my Dr' when I finally asked told me what it was. I was scared to ask like you cuz I didn't wanna know if something was really wrong. He also told me to take a multi-vitimen everyday, get up slowly and drink water (which does raise your blood pressure). Hope this helps. I know what your going thru as I have been there and done that.  

Answer 8

that kind of happens to me when i sit down for a while and then stand up. i dont know what it is either.

Answer 9

OMG I GET THE SAME FEELING!!!!

I researched it and sometimes it means your not drinking enough water.

so make sure you have at least like, 2 water bottles a day

Answer 10

It is an indication of low blood pressure which in young people is most often caused by dehydration. Drink two or three quarts of water a day for a few days, and if it still happens, get a physical examination.

Answer 11

You need to see a doctor and get your blood pressure checked out. Also, make sure you are eating and taking in enough fluids

Answer 12

Possibly Vertigo. Another possibility is that you are standing up too quickly.   (HealthScoutNews) -- Have you ever stood up too quickly only to feel dizzy and lightheaded? Or maybe you've even fainted on occasion?

What you were experiencing, in doctor speak, is orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure.

"Normally, blood vessels constrict to maintain blood pressure and compensate for changes in position, but in some cases the blood vessels don't compensate and, when you stand up, the blood doesn't go to the brain," explains Dr. Terrence Sacchi, chief of the division of cardiology at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. "Basically, the reflexes of the body don't catch up with the blood vessels."

The condition is more common among the elderly, but can also result from excessive use of certain drugs such as diuretics and vasodilators and can be associated with atherosclerosis, diabetes and other conditions.    

Another cause may be tension in your neck. Too much neck tension can make slow blood circulation to your brain.   These are a few things it could be. You still should see a Doctor to pinpoint which one it is, or if it is something more serious.

Answer 13

That happend to me quit a few times. You must be getting a little fever. Try to fall alseep and get some rest. try taking to Advil or Tylenal.

Answer 14

just lay down and drink some water. take a nap. take a motrin. relax, in a dark, quiet room. if it continues i sugguest seeing a doctor. i hope you get better, it may be dehydration. just drink alot of water, it'll help.  

Answer 15

this happends tpo everyone. when sitting down so long and after getting up you feel dizzy for a moment because the oxygen rushing into the brain. Its a weird feeling , I ge that alot, so no worries

Answer 16

Try not to jump up so quickly. Get more exercise. And you may (but not likely) have a problem with your blood pressure.

Answer 17

What is your blood pressure?

Are you eating well or is your caffeine and sugar intake high?

Answer 18

Hi

It's probably lack of sleep at the right time leading to a mild case of fatigue, you're body clock's all screwed up, the human body is just like a machine or engine, if  it's not looked after or maintained it starts to break down, notice how many young people on here have the same problem probably due to not eating the right foods and getting enough quality sleep.

Ray. West York's. U.K.

Answer 19

I have the same problem-sometimes when i first wake up, i would feel dizzy too.I went to the doctor, but they said that nothing was wrong with me. It only happens sometimes tho. You should see a doctor.  

Answer 20

You probably have low blood pressure. Getting up slowly from a lying or sitting position will help lessen the dizziness. Have your bp checked by your family doctor.

Answer 21

You should go to a Doctor and get that checked out...

Answer 22

It can happen to anybody, any age.  One group it affects is teenagers your age.

Every time you stand up your body has to re-adjust your blood flow and blood pressure.  Sometimes there is a lag and the blood flow to your head is momentarily reduced.  You'll feel what you described.

It's normal.  Just get up slowly if you've been sitting a while, or sit back down for a moment.

If this happens and you or a friend faint, it's no big deal.  A faint makes you lie down, so the brain gets blood.  It's what we call a self correcting problem.  (As long as you don't hit your head hard.)

Edit:  notes by fallen-a  and oxfenote;  don't panic.  99% of what they mention applies to people over 60 or 70!!!

As for your edit of seated dizziness, odd chest feeling.  Do you know how to check your pulse?  Slight!!! chance you are having a brief rapid heartbeat.  Most are not meaningful in a male your age, BUT we are now in an area that needs answers from a doctor, not a chat page!

This is a frequently asked question on this page, so that gives you an idea about how common this is.

Answer 23

When you get up from a bed or stand up, do it very slowly.   Sometimes it is a problem resulting from the ear.

Answer 24

I'll explain to you in layman's term.It has something to do with your blood circulation. When you recline or lie down, the blood is kind of stuck at the bottom and so when u stand up quickly you black out because the blood doesnt reach your brain that quick. So all you have to do is to move a little before you stand up to ensure good circulation.

Here's some things you can do:( i think you got orthostatic hypotension)

1. Use an automatic blood pressure cuff (about $30 at Walgreens or Radio Shack). Check blood pressure and pulse daily, preferably standing and lying flat, and record it. Also check blood pressure when you have symptoms.

2. If possible, eliminate medications that lower blood pressure (usually blood-pressure or heart medications). Check with your doctor first, however, to be sure that this is safe.

3. Take in extra amounts of salt - about 10 gm/day total. Another way to get extra salt is to use salt containing beverages (e.g. "gatorade"). If you start to have trouble breathing or get excessive swelling at the ankles, you may have to use less than 10 gm. Similarly, be careful not to overdo it and end up with hypertension.

4. Wear Jobst stockings (tight custom made leotard like garment -- worn by both men and women). These are often not well tolerated, especially in the summer.

5. Sleep with head of bed elevated about 15-20 degrees (4-6 inches). This maneuver increases blood volume and, after a few days, is helpful. It is also helpful in that it may reduce supine hypertension( sometimes blood pressure is too high lying flat, and too low standing up). Try to be up during the day, not lying in bed. Reconditioning may be helpful for persons who have been on bed rest for long periods of time.

6. Eat frequent small meals (because eating lowers blood pressure). Avoid sudden standing after eating.

7. Avoid straining at stool (because this may lower the blood pressure)

8. Avoid hot showers or excessive heat. Use air conditioners.

9. Get up gradually in the morning. Take 5 minutes to get up and use support. Perform isometric exercises before moving about.

10. Orthostatic training. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, gradually increased upright stance.

Tilt-training, a series of prescribed upright posture exercises may be helpful in vasovagal faints as well as orthostatic faints.

Answer 25

I have no idea what the cause is or how to prevent it but I have had the same problem and have asked others if it happens to them. Alot of my friends say they've never had it go dark like me but said they do get dizzy. I was wondering if mine was just me and I was the only one that did this but I guess not. haha. I don't think that there is anything wrong with you though. It's pretty normal ; )

I am 15 years old too.