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  2. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition characterized by an abnormally large increase in heart rate upon sitting up or standing. [1] POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to a variety of symptoms, [10] including lightheadedness, brain fog, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, headaches, heart palpitations, exercise intolerance, nausea ...

  3. Pyridostigmine - Wikipedia

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    Pyridostigmine is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis [1] and underactive bladder. [2] It is also used together with atropine to end the effects of neuromuscular blocking medication of the non-depolarizing type. [3] It is also used off-label to treat some forms of Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

  4. Acrocyanosis - Wikipedia

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    This would seem to support case studies reporting acrocyanosis as an unusual side effect for pediatric patients taking tricyclic antidepressants, as these medications can inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and thus increase their blood concentrations. [9] Acrocyanosis has been reported in association with many other medications and substances. [1]

  5. Orthostatic headache - Wikipedia

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    Orthostatic headache is a medical condition in which a person develops a headache while vertical and the headache is relieved when horizontal. [1] [2] Previously it was often misdiagnosed as different primary headache disorders such as migraine or tension headaches.

  6. Orthostatic hypotension - Wikipedia

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    Apart from treating underlying reversible causes (e.g., stopping or reducing certain medications, treating autoimmune causes), several measures can improve the symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and prevent episodes of syncope (fainting). Even small increases in the blood pressure may be sufficient to maintain blood flow to the brain on standing.

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  8. Chemotherapy-induced acral erythema - Wikipedia

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    The main treatment for acral erythema is discontinuation of the offending drug, and symptomatic treatment to provide analgesia, lessen edema, and prevent superinfection. However, the treatment for the underlying cancer of the patient must not be neglected. Often, the discontinued drug can be substituted with another cancer drug or cancer treatment.

  9. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

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    Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.