Standing up suddenly can precipitate an unsteady moment as the body struggles to ratchet up blood pressure in response to the posture change. In some people, particularly those with Parkinson’s disease, a stronger woozy feeling indicates a transient low-blood-pressure condition, called orthostatic hypotension, which can lead to falls.
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