10 Causes of Orthostatic Hypotension
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is usually performed on individuals who are obese. It aims to help with weight loss through the reduction of the stomach size via gastric banding or removing part of the stomach. Long-term studies have found that the procedure can help with weight loss, reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, recovering from diabetes, and reducing the mortality rate by 23 to 40 percent.
Bariatric surgery is recommended for those with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 or a BMI of 35 if there are serious coexisting comorbidities. It can result in complications such as nutritional derangements, seizures, and orthostatic hypotension.
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