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Conditions We Treat

POTS Treatment in Bellevue, WA

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome can make standing up feel dizzying and draining as the body struggles to regulate circulation.

What it is

POTS is a form of dysautonomia where the heart rate rises sharply when moving from lying or sitting to standing, often with dizziness and fatigue. Many people find that symptoms build up over the course of the day.

It reflects difficulty regulating circulation and the autonomic nervous system. When blood flow does not adjust smoothly to a change in position, the body works harder to keep up.

Signs you might notice

  • Rapid heartbeat on standing
  • Lightheadedness or near-fainting
  • Fatigue
  • Brain fog
  • Shakiness
  • Symptoms worse with heat or after meals

How Summit Neuro helps

Our advanced neuro-functional exam looks at how your autonomic, visual, and balance systems are working together. Using objective eye-tracking and VNG testing, along with vestibular and autonomic assessment, we measure how these systems are actually performing and turn that into clear data.

From there we build a personalized, brain-based rehabilitation plan that retrains the specific pathways involved in circulation and autonomic regulation. We re-test along the way so progress is something you can see, not just feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes POTS?

POTS reflects difficulty regulating circulation and the autonomic nervous system. When blood flow does not adjust smoothly to a change in position, the body works harder to keep up, producing a sharp rise in heart rate along with dizziness and fatigue.

How is POTS different from general dysautonomia?

Dysautonomia is the umbrella term for autonomic nervous system dysfunction. POTS is one specific form, defined by the heart rate rising sharply when you move from lying or sitting to standing. All POTS is dysautonomia, but not all dysautonomia is POTS.

How do you test for POTS at Summit Neuro?

We use objective eye-tracking and VNG testing alongside vestibular and autonomic assessment to measure how your autonomic, visual, and balance systems are working together. The result is clear data rather than a description of symptoms.

Can POTS be managed without medication?

Our approach is brain-based rehabilitation rather than medication. We build a personalized plan that retrains the specific pathways involved in circulation and autonomic regulation. We work alongside your existing medical team rather than replacing it.

Why do I get brain fog with POTS?

Brain fog is a common POTS symptom. When circulation is not adjusting smoothly with position changes, the effort of compensating shows up as difficulty thinking clearly and fatigue rather than only as a racing heart.

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