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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

I'm Fit So Why Do I Get Dizzy When I Stand Up?

Tuesday January 17, 2006
If you exercise often and are in good shape you might occasionally experience dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up quickly. While this can be a symptom that needs attention, in healthy individuals it generally occurs due to a slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Read more about orthostatic / postural hypotention.
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