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What is POTS?

Download this handout with all the information you need for a crash course on POTS.

 

POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.  

It is a form of dysautonomia- a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, where the body is working overtime to get blood to the brain.

 

POTS is a serious, often overlooked medical condition that can greatly impact someone’s quality if life. The more we know about it, the better for more accurate diagnoses and more effective treatment.

POTS Handout

POTS can certainly occur with eating disorders and/or other diagnoses. If you suspect POTS or have POTS, it is important to talk with your medical providers about not just your physical health, but also mental health. 

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