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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is one of a group of disorders that have orthostatic intolerance (OI) as their primary symptom.OI describes a condition in which an excessively reduced volume of blood returns to the heart after an individual stands up from a lying down position.n POTS, the lightheadedness or fainting is also accompanied by a rapid increase in heartbeat of more than 30 beats per minute, or a heart rate that exceeds 120 beats per minute, within 10 minutes of rising. The faintness or lightheadedness of POTS are relieved by lying down again.
Also known as: Stasis syndrome and Stagnant loop syndrome. Blind loop syndrome occurs when digested food slows or stops moving through part of the intestines. This causes an overgrowth of bacteria in the intestines. It also leads to problems absorbing nutrients. The name of this condition refers to the blind loop formed by part of the intestine that is bypassed.