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What is the prevalence of Dysautonomia / POTS?

How many people does Dysautonomia / POTS affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?

Prevalence of Dysautonomia / POTS

The prevalence of Dysautonomia/POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) varies, making it challenging to determine exact numbers. However, it is estimated that POTS affects between 1 to 3 million people in the United States alone. This condition primarily affects young women, with a female-to-male ratio of approximately 5:1. POTS is characterized by symptoms such as rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, and fainting upon standing. While the exact prevalence is difficult to ascertain, it is clear that POTS is a significant health concern affecting a substantial number of individuals.



Dysautonomia, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), is a complex disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system. While precise prevalence figures are challenging to determine due to underdiagnosis and varying diagnostic criteria, research suggests that POTS is relatively common.


According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, POTS affects an estimated 1 to 3 million Americans, predominantly women of childbearing age. This prevalence is higher than that of other well-known autonomic disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.


POTS is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed due to its diverse symptoms, which can include lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat, fatigue, and exercise intolerance. The condition can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.


While more research is needed to fully understand the prevalence of Dysautonomia and POTS, it is crucial to raise awareness among healthcare professionals and the general public to improve early detection and appropriate management of this condition.


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It affects a lot of people for how little people know about it. Men can be affected but women are more likely

Posted Aug 17, 2017 by Miranda 2150
POTs affects women more than men and it seems to pop up early in life.

Posted Sep 28, 2017 by Lbond94 4100
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It affects more women than men, and occurs in teenagers and adults , but there are increasingly more children with this condition.

Posted Jun 2, 2017 by Aurora Saez 3201
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It affects very few people... more women

Posted Jul 7, 2017 by Ana 2050
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I think that affects more young women between 20 and 30 years

Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Annie 2050

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