In North America, the DSM-IV or DSM-5 criteria are often used for diagnosis, while European countries usually use the ICD-10. With the DSM-IV criteria a diagnosis of ADHD is 3â4 times more likely than with the ICD-10 criteria. It is classified as neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder.
In orthostatic hypotension, the blood pressure drops when the body is in an upright standing position, as compared to a reclining position. Sometimes the sudden dip causes a brief dizzy spell or head rush. In severe cases it may cause a person to faint. âSometimes people can have it and not feel a thing,â Jones says.n orthostatic hypotension, the blood pressure drops when the body is in an upright standing position, as compared to a reclining position. Sometimes the sudden dip causes a brief dizzy spell or head rush. In severe cases it may cause a person to faint. âSometimes people can have it and not feel a thing,â Jones says.
In fact, getting the blood pressure down this much in very old people has not been found to reduce their risk of dying. In addition, many individuals over the age of 65 may feel dizzy, fall or pass out when they stand suddenly due to blood pressure that is suddenly too low. This condition, known as postural or orthostatic hypotension, poses a danger of fractures and other serious injury.