For people dealing with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome or P.O.T.S., sometimes the most challenging part can be getting the diagnosis. This condition is sometimes called the most common condition you’ve never heard of. However, its prevalence does not diminish the frustration of those who suffer from it.
What is P.O.T.S.?
Recognizing P.O.T.S. for what it is can be problematic primarily because of how the symptoms present themselves. Nearly 80% of P.O.T.S. patients are women of various ages, though the condition begins to show in young women roughly half of the time.
POTS occurs when a person’s blood circulation fails to function correctly due to a dysfunction in the brain and spinal cord. The circulatory system, the way blood flows through the body, is controlled by both the central and peripheral nervous systems. The brain maintains its blood supply naturally and simultaneously manages the blood required by all the body’s other organs.
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So, while the brain maintains a considerable part of blood circulation, the nervous system determines which parts of the body need blood at the right time. If someone is at the gym, running on a treadmill, the system will determine that the blood flow to the legs needs to be strong enough to keep up with the task at hand.
Recognizing P.O.T.S.
P.O.T.S. occurs when the nervous system can’t properly maintain a person’s blood circulation. The brain and other organs do not receive the blood flow they require to work properly, resulting in lethargy and exhaustion.
Diagnosing and Treatments
As mentioned above, P.O.T.S. is sometimes challenging to diagnose for individuals. Tiredness and dizziness are generic enough symptoms that many people don’t immediately assume P.O.T.S. is the culprit. This uncertainty is why many patients carry the syndrome for years without recognizing it for what it is.
If someone is uncertain whether they are suffering from P.O.T.S., the best course of action is to speak with their doctor about their symptoms. P.O.T.S. treatment in Roswell, GA, is accessible but requires an examination to determine the cause.
Treatment often begins with treating the symptoms but should not stop there. Proper treatment of this syndrome involves treating the brain and nervous system disorders to ensure the patient’s health. Chiropractic Neurologists will review the brain and study how the dysfunction affects different body parts to confirm the proper diagnosis.
Treatments include many different kinds of therapies and exams, and every treatment will cater to the needs of the individual. Regardless of what your plans are for the future, receiving treatment in Roswell, GA, will help you overcome this syndrome to live the life you plan to. The symptoms are often tricky to see on your own, so remember that if you feel that these symptoms may align with yours, don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance and help.
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