What is the pathology of the elderly who have dizziness and fainting after standing up suddenly?

Question
Hello doctor, the doctor asked me when I went to the toilet at night, when I got up, I was dizzy, sweaty and fell when I got out of the toilet, my family members had to pull my sideburns and slap them. When I woke up, my blood pressure was 140/80. When taking 1 pill to lower blood pressure, blood pressure drops to 120/80. My history has never been high blood pressure. So the doctor asked me what should I do now? Thank you doctor.
Hoang Thi Ton (1958)
Reply
Hello, first of all, we advise you to see a cardiologist as soon as possible. During the cardiovascular examination, the doctor will answer the following questions:
Do you have high blood pressure? What is the cause of the symptoms of fainting, falling at the toilet (is it a fainting episode or the cause of an emergency hypertensive crisis,...). I hope you will go to the doctor soon for a direct examination and full consultation. Wish you well.
Thank you for submitting your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Answered by Doctor Le Duc Hiep - Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Intervention Doctor - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.