Types of POTS

Dysautonomia In Depth What is Dysautonomia? The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is responsible for regulating many of the body’s automatic functions—things we often take for granted, like maintaining a steady heart rate, digesting food efficiently, and keeping blood pressure in balance. When this system malfunctions, the consequences can be profound, leading to a group of […]

Understanding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome What is POTS? POTS is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. POTS is a form of dysautonomia, meaning a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It is characterized by an excessive increase in heart rate—usually more

Understanding Neuropathic POTS Neuropathic POTS is a subtype of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which falls under the broader category of dysautonomia—a disorder of the autonomic nervous system. In Neuropathic POTS, there is partial autonomic nerve damage, especially in the lower limbs, leading to impaired blood vessel constriction and blood pooling when standing. This results

Introduction to Hyperadrenergic POTS Hyperadrenergic POTS, often abbreviated as HyperPOTS or Adrenergic POTS, is a distinct subtype of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). As part of the broader category of dysautonomia, it involves a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, leading to an exaggerated sympathetic nervous system response. This heightened activity results in excessive norepinephrine