Are POTS Symptoms Worse After Eating? Understanding the Connection
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For many people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), eating a meal can trigger a notable worsening of symptoms, a phenomenon known as postprandial symptom exacerbation. This happens because the body redirects a significant amount of blood flow to the digestive system after a large meal. Since POTS involves an impaired autonomic nervous system that struggles to regulate blood flow effectively, this digestive process can severely impact circulation to the heart and brain, leading to an increase in symptoms.
