Dizziness in women when squatting down and standing up

In general, dizziness in women when squatting down and standing up may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as hypoglycemia or anemia. Targeted treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. The detailed analysis is as follows:

I. Physiological Factors

Prolonged squatting reduces blood flow to the lower limbs. When standing up suddenly, a large amount of blood flows into the lower extremities, leading to insufficient blood supply to the brain and causing dizziness. This type of dizziness usually resolves spontaneously.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Hypoglycemia

Commonly seen in women who excessively restrict their diet or have a frail body build, low blood glucose levels can lead to cerebral ischemia and hypoxia, resulting in dizziness accompanied by symptoms such as headache and nausea. In such cases, consuming sugary foods appropriately to replenish energy usually helps gradually relieve symptoms.

2. Anemia

Women with anemia may experience insufficient cerebral blood supply. Symptoms worsen after sudden changes in posture, manifesting as dizziness, fatigue, lethargy, and pale skin. Patients should take medications such as iron dextran oral solution or Shengxue Ning tablets as prescribed by a doctor to improve symptoms.

Besides the common causes mentioned above, other factors such as hypotension, cervical spondylosis, or cerebral vascular spasm may also be responsible. Patients should seek timely medical attention to prevent further complications.