Pharmaceuticals
Orthostatic Hypotension Market

Orthostatic Hypotension Market

Orthostatic Hypotension Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2016 - 2022

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Author : Abhijeet Surwase

Healthcare

Introduction

Orthostatic hypotension, also known as postural hypotension, is a state of dizziness that is caused due to low blood pressure. This is commonly happen when a person stands up from a long sitting and feel dizziness. Orthostatic hypotension can be caused due to heart problems, dehydration, endocrine problems and nervous system disorders. Also, it has been found that nursing home elderly residents are more prone to OH than people who stay living in the community.

In OH, there is at least 10 mm Hg in diastolic blood pressure and 20 mm Hg fall in systolic blood pressure. Generally, OH last for few seconds to few minutes however, long lasting of OH is a sign of serious problem and one must consult with a doctor. Rate of hospitalization for OH is highly prevalent among geriatrics population.

The orthostatic hypotension disorder is mostly common in the elderly, teenagers and postpartum mothers. The key drivers that can boost the orthostatic hypotension market are increasing in the aging population with increase in the prevalence of diabetes and heart disorders along with availability of increasing number of treatments options.

Increasing adoption and integration of technologies in healthcare premises along with emergence of new entrants in the existing market is expected to further propel the demand for treatment of orthostatic hypotension worldwide. Though the market is poised to witness healthy growth during the forecast period, threat of side effects with the medicines is proving a major restraint to overall growth of the market.