Q How long after starting treatment and rehabilitation before I can return to daily life?
A POTS that develops after infection often improves gradually over several months, while cases with a constitutional or autonomic nervous system background usually require consistent management for several months or longer. Recovery is faster and more stable when combined with fluid intake and exercise rehabilitation.
Detailed Answer
Recovery from POTS varies depending on the cause and duration. Many cases that develop after a viral infection gradually improve over several months to 1-2 years. However, rather than simply waiting for spontaneous improvement, combining increased fluid and salt intake with gradually increasing exercise rehabilitation for lower-body strength and cardio makes recovery much faster and more stable. The key is consistency without overexertion.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang proceeds in sequence, from the foundational stage of replenishing depleted energy and fluids to the stage of establishing circulatory balance. In the first stage, patients typically notice "less racing heart on standing," and as stages progress, we pace treatment so the autonomic nervous system stably regulates itself even with postural changes.
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