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title: What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
date: 2023-03-10T03:00:00-05:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?

Many of us have felt lightheaded or shaky or had our hearts race while standing. But for some people, these are symptoms of a condition called POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), a syndrome that most often affects women between the ages of fifteen and fifty. Our Bodies Ourselves Heart Health Content Expert, Dr. Dara Lee Lewis, highlights the causes and symptoms of POTS. This is the first part of a two-part series of articles. The second part focuses on treatments.

> POTS is a syndrome, which means it’s a collection of symptoms and medical findings that often cluster together. The hallmark of POTS is bothersome symptoms that occur when standing upright. The medical term for these symptoms is orthostatic intolerance.

[Read the full article ](https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pots-lightheadedness-and-a-racing-heart-202110012608)

SOURCE: Harvard Health Publishing: Harvard Medical School • AUTHOR: Dara K. Lee Lewis • LAST UPDATED: October 1, 2021

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## POTS: Diagnosing and Treating this Dizzying Syndrome

Dr. Dara Lee Lewis, discusses diagnosis, treatment, and living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

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Dr. Dara Lee Lewis, discusses diagnosis, treatment, and living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/diagnosing-treating-pots)

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## Using the Internet to Understand My Heart Health

CK describes how she used online resources to help her understand some of the symptoms she was experiencing after being dismissed by male doctors.

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CK describes how she used online resources to help her understand some of the symptoms she was experiencing after being dismissed by male doctors.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-the-internet-to-understand-my-heart-health)

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## Interacting with My Cardiologist

TC discusses her relationship with the cardiologist she was assigned after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

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TC discusses her relationship with the cardiologist she was assigned after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health3)

[ResourcesRead

## An Overview of Heart Disease

This article from the Mayo Clinic provides an overview of coronary artery disease.

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This article from the Mayo Clinic provides an overview of coronary artery disease.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/an-overview-of-the-healthy-heart)

[ResourcesRead

## Gender Differences in Heart Disease

While women are less likely to experience cardiovascular disease than men, those who do are less likely to fully recover.

![heart-Gerd-Altmann-Pixabay](data:image/png;base64,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)

While women are less likely to experience cardiovascular disease than men, those who do are less likely to fully recover.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/gender-differences-in-heart-disease)

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## Understanding Asexuality

An introduction to asexuality, the spectrum of asexual identities, and attitudes about sexual behavior.

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An introduction to asexuality, the spectrum of asexual identities, and attitudes about sexual behavior.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/understanding-asexuality)

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## Innies and Outies: The Penis, Testes and More

A basic introduction to the anatomy of the penis and testes, written using simple gender-neutral language.

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A basic introduction to the anatomy of the penis and testes, written using simple gender-neutral language.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/innies-and-outies-the-penis-testes-and-more)

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## Insomnia: Fact Sheet From the Office on Women's Health

This two-page fact sheet on women and insomnia includes common causes of insomnia, how it’s treated, and where to find more information.

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This two-page fact sheet on women and insomnia includes common causes of insomnia, how it’s treated, and where to find more information.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/insomnia-fact-sheet-from-the-office-on-womens-health)