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223: POTS: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome – Cheryl Harris
Manage episode 343866945 series 1126786
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is the most common type of dysautonomia – a dysfunction of the nerves that regulate nonvoluntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and sweating. POTS is characterized by symptoms in multiple organ systems and an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing. Because POTS affects multiple organ systems, patients report a wide range of symptoms with approximately 90% reporting gastrointestinal distress. Front line management of POTS is diet and lifestyle, however medications may also be indicated.
Tune into this episode with guest Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD, to learn about:
- Current research on dysautonomia and POTS
- Why POTS is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed
- Why POTS is associated and confused with anxiety, eating disorders and other
- The link between the autonomic nervous system and digestion
- Dietary considerations and recommendations including salt/sodium and fluid intake
- How some patients show a worsening of symptoms with high glycemic foods
- Importance of screening for eating disorders
- Managing digestive issues
- Exercise recommendations
- Cheryl’s story and “Miss E’s” story
- The lack of funding of diseases based on gender disparity
Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/223
281 episod
Manage episode 343866945 series 1126786
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is the most common type of dysautonomia – a dysfunction of the nerves that regulate nonvoluntary body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and sweating. POTS is characterized by symptoms in multiple organ systems and an abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing. Because POTS affects multiple organ systems, patients report a wide range of symptoms with approximately 90% reporting gastrointestinal distress. Front line management of POTS is diet and lifestyle, however medications may also be indicated.
Tune into this episode with guest Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD, to learn about:
- Current research on dysautonomia and POTS
- Why POTS is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed
- Why POTS is associated and confused with anxiety, eating disorders and other
- The link between the autonomic nervous system and digestion
- Dietary considerations and recommendations including salt/sodium and fluid intake
- How some patients show a worsening of symptoms with high glycemic foods
- Importance of screening for eating disorders
- Managing digestive issues
- Exercise recommendations
- Cheryl’s story and “Miss E’s” story
- The lack of funding of diseases based on gender disparity
Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/223
281 episod
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