POTS and heat

jb1994

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Posted 4/16/2019 6:00 AM (GMT 0)

It has come to my attention I probably have POTS. What I'm wondering is does heat make POTS worse? I noticed when I was standing up in a very hot room the other day I had to leave the room after about five minutes because I was about to faint and was sweating. I didn't check heart rate but I assume it was high.

Girlie

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Posted 4/16/2019 7:28 AM (GMT 0)

POTS effects people differently. Yes, heat would/could cause an issue - since body temperature regulation is part of the autonomic nervous system.

POTS is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system - it regulates certain body processes and works automatically without a person’s conscious effort.
Includes:
Blood pressure
Heart and breathing rates
Body temperature
Digestion
Metabolism (thus affecting body weight)
The balance of water and electrolytes
The production of body fluids (saliva, sweat, and tears)
Urination
Defecation
Sexual response

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