When we stand up, the body’s autonomic nervous system helps control the shift in blood pressure. If the system deteriorates, standing may cause a temporary drop in blood pressure. This event, orthostatic hypotension, can cause lightheadedness. Even healthy or young people experience occasional orthostatic hypotension, though it is more common in older adults.

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