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Is it normal to feel dizzy when standing up quickly?

For the past few weeks every time I stand up from sitting or lying down I get lightheaded and my vision goes dark for a second. It passes in a few secon...

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For the past few weeks every time I stand up from sitting or lying down I get lightheaded and my vision goes dark for a second. It passes in a few seconds but it's been happening more often. I drink about 4-5 glasses of water a day. Should I be worried?

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almost_ravi

I'd also bump up your water intake. 4-5 glasses really isn't much, especially in summer.

northbound_7

Same happened to me on a low-carb diet. Adding salt and electrolytes to my water fixed it within days.

sameBoatLeo

Had this exact thing and turned out I was anemic from heavy periods. Get your ferritin checked, not just hemoglobin.

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