28/02/2026
🌈 Rare Disease Day Spotlight🌈
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)
This Rare Disease Day, Nuneaton and Bedworth Primary Care Network is raising awareness of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS), a condition that affects the nervous system which controls functions such as heart rate and blood pressure. PoTs can be a life altering and debilitating health condition; simply standing up can be a challenge for affected people as their body is unable to adjust to gravity.
🩺 What is PoTS 🩺
PoTS causes a sudden rise in heart rate when a person stands up. Common symptoms include:
• Dizziness or light headedness
• Feeling faint or fainting
• Heart palpitations
• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Chest discomfort
👥 Who is affected 👥
PoTS can affect anyone, but it is most often seen in teenagers and young adults and is more common in women.
💡 Why awareness matters 💡
Patients can often misunderstand symptoms which may delay diagnosis. Rare Disease Day helps highlight conditions like PoTS, improving understanding and support.
🧠💓 Management💓🧠
There is no single cure, but symptoms can often improve with increased fluid intake, compression garments, and graded exercise. Some people may also benefit from medication.
🌐 Further information 🌐
To learn more about PoTS, the symptoms and support available, please visit the
NHS and PoTS UK websites:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/
https://www.potsuk.org/
💜 This Rare Disease Day we encourage everyone to learn more and help support those living with PoTS and other rare conditions.
