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Low blood pressure that occurs on standing up is known as ____.​

a. ​chronic venous insufficiency
b. ​raynaud's disease
c. ​leukopenia
d. ​orthostatic hypotension

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The right option is d. ​Orthostatic hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that occurs on standing up from sitting or lying down. It is caused as a result of blood loss, dehydration or aneamia. The most common symptom of orthostatic hypotension is lightheadedness or dizziness which usually last less than a few minutes.






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