Dr. Young and I wanted to get an idea of how common postprandial hypotension is in those with spinal cord injuries. Postprandial hypotension is the term used to describe a drop in blood pressure after eating. It is the result of a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system. Most quads and some paras suffer from this to some degree so the symptoms should come as no suprise to most of us. It can occur after every meal, regardless of size and content. In my experience, it starts about 20-30 minutes after beginning a meal. The most common symptoms include shallow breathing, pounding or racing heart, restlessness and fatigue. Others may experience dimmed vision, ringing in the ears, confusion, lightheadedness and syncope (fainting).
Most of the research has focused on postpradial hypotension in the elderly and those with Alzheimers, Parkinsons and Diabetes. Few researchers have documented its presence in SCI. Please respond to the following poll to give us an idea of how prevalent it is in this community.
Thank you.
[This message was edited by seneca on Sep 29, 2002 at 09:50 PM.]
[This message was edited by seneca on Sep 30, 2002 at 09:19 PM.]
Most of the research has focused on postpradial hypotension in the elderly and those with Alzheimers, Parkinsons and Diabetes. Few researchers have documented its presence in SCI. Please respond to the following poll to give us an idea of how prevalent it is in this community.
Thank you.
[This message was edited by seneca on Sep 29, 2002 at 09:50 PM.]
[This message was edited by seneca on Sep 30, 2002 at 09:19 PM.]
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