5th November 2021

A 71-year-old lady presents to her GP following complaints of giddiness and unsteadiness on her feet

A 71-year-old lady presents to her GP following complaints of giddiness and unsteadiness on her feet. These symptoms are worst when getting out of bed first thing in the morning. Associated with the giddiness is mild blurring of vision. Following exclusion of neurological and ophthalmological causes, the GP suspects a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension. They perform a lying and standing blood pressure which provides a significant result. What conservative measure is the GP likely to suggest before prescribing a drug?

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