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Dizzy or Fainting? Understanding POTS in Teens
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Dizziness and fainting are common in teens and can have many causes, from dehydration and anxiety to not eating enough. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains what makes postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) different. Learn about symptoms and causes of POTS, possible risk factors, and the supportive treatments that can help teens manage the condition.