How to Care for Adolescent Patients With Orthostatic Intolerance in the Primary Care Office.

ABSTRACT: Orthostatic intolerance (and its subtype postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]) is an increasingly common complaint among adolescents associated with significant decrease in quality of life and frequent visits to primary care offices. As orthostatic intolerance becomes increasingly discussed online and through social media, we have observed that family angst and anxiety only heighten, often leading to requests for specialist referral to manage the symptoms. This often leads to delay in diagnosis, which further exacerbates the situation. In truth, however, a pragmatic approach applied by the primary care provider, including a ready explanation for the experienced symptoms, not only provides the bedrock for patient improvement, but also eases the anxiety of having a seemingly nebu

SUBMITTER: Hebson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11561993 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature