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KMID : 0882420080750030358
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2008 Volume.75 No. 3 p.358 ~ p.361
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A case of postprandial hypotension presenting with postprandial dizziness
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Kim Sang-Kyoon
Noh Kyoung-Hee
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Abstract
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Postprandial hypotension is an important minor clinical problem. It is a common disorder that causes unexplained dizziness, falls, lightheadedness, syncope, angina pectoris, and even transient ischemic attacks of the brain. It is often defined as a decrease in systolic blood pressure by more than 20 mmHg within 2 hours after a meal. The mechanism of postprandial hypotension is splanchnic blood pooling via the loading of glucose in the intestine and decompensation of the autonomic nervous system. The best tool for detecting a fall in systolic blood pressure is 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Acarbose, an α-glucosidase inhibitor, is very useful for preventing postprandial hypotension. We experienced a case of postprandial hypotension that presented with postprandial dizziness. The patient was treated successfully with acarbose before each meal.
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KEYWORD
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Postprandial hypotension, Postprandial dizziness, Autonomic neuropathy
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