Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – Mayo Clinic

In this resource, Dr. Philip Fischer from the Mayo Clinic provides an overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition most common in teenage girls but also found in adults, especially women between 30-50. POTS is characterized by a rapid increase in heart rate upon standing, alongside symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, headaches, and gastrointestinal issues. Dr. Fischer highlights the challenges in diagnosing the condition, often dismissed as psychosomatic. He notes that treatments combining medication, specifically beta blockers, and lifestyle adjustments like increased salt intake, fluid consumption, and exercise, are effective in managing symptoms. Despite being newly recognized, many patients can achieve a good recovery with proper diagnosis and treatment.