When to get medical advice

See your GP if you think you have PoTS.

Thesymptoms can have a number of causes, such as medication or low blood pressure , so it's a good idea to get a proper diagnosis. Sometimes it can be misdiagnosed as anxiety or panic attacks .

Some doctorsmay not be aware of PoTS, so it may help to print out this pageand take it with you to the consultation. Your GP will probably need to refer you to a specialist for tests (see below).

PoTS UKhas a list of doctors with an interest in PoTS that you can use to find a specialist near you. You can't usually self-refer to these doctors, but you could discuss a referral with your GP.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018