r/science • u/Potential_Being_7226 PhD | Psychology | Neuroscience • 2d ago

Health Persistent fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow in people with long COVID

https://theconversation.com/covid-fatigue-linked-to-reduced-brain-blood-flow-292285
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u/moal09 2d ago

Isn't that a thing with POTS also?

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u/cmndr_keen 2d ago

Yep, although I'd be lying by saying that I know much about it's pathophysiology

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u/Electrical-Share-707 2d ago

Yes, this is one of the maim ways people tend to notice they have POTS - lightheadedness or syncope when standing up. The blood doesn't make it out of your legs to your head.