If you feel lightheaded when you stand up – it might NOT be nothing...

If you feel dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up – that could be your body trying to warn you...

According to Dr. Christine DeLong Jones, that dizzy spell usually means your blood pressure suddenly dropped when you stood up. That could be caused by dehydration, or certain medications – but don’t ignore it if it happens often. Dizzy spells when standing should be discussed with your doctor so that he or she could run some tests for orthostatic hypotension, or OH. That condition, if left untreated, could put you at an increased risk for some serious stuff including heart disease and even heart failure.