Q I'm in my 20s and slim, but I get dizzy when standing up much more than others. Why does this happen to me so often?
A If you are slim, tend to have lower blood pressure, or lack sufficient fluids and salt, your body has less reserve to support blood pressure when standing, making dizziness more frequent. It can also appear after standing long, in hot places, or after meals, so if severe, the cause should be checked.
Detailed Answer
The degree of dizziness upon standing varies from person to person even with the same movement. If you are slim with naturally lower blood pressure, or if your fluid and salt intake is low, your blood volume may be insufficient to support blood pressure when standing. Hot environments, prolonged standing, right after meals, and alcohol also tend to trigger symptoms. If it happens frequently or severely, it is best to check for causes such as anemia or autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Korean medicine examines through pulse diagnosis and consultation "why blood fails to reach the upper body when this person stands up." We distinguish whether the upward-lifting energy itself is insufficient, whether blood is too scarce to reach the brain, or whether circulatory regulation is disturbed, and then replenish what is lacking and restore circulatory balance tailored to the individual.
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