09/18/2026
This many people have POTS, and most of us have never heard of it! Here's what you need to know ⬇️
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the Autonomic Nervous System 🧠 characterized by an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing. To be diagnosed with POTS, a person must experience a heart rate increase of at least 30 beats per minute (or a rate that exceeds 120 beats per minute) within 10 minutes of standing up, in the absence of orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure upon standing). BUT it is so much more than just that!
While the diagnostic criteria focus on the abnormal heart rate response, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is far more than just a fast heartbeat. People with POTS often experience a wide range of signs that can vary in severity from person to person.
For some, these POTS symptoms may be mild and only occasionally disruptive. But for others, they can be severely debilitating, making it difficult to perform even basic daily tasks like showering, eating, or standing for short periods. 😭
Research has shown that the quality of life in POTS patients is often comparable to that of people living with chronic illnesses like kidney disease on dialysis. 😳
If you or someone you know is struggling with POTS, you can read more at the link in our bio! And schedule your nervous system scans! 📊
Learn More: https://pxdocs.com/pots/what-is-pots-syndrome/
