To stay up to date with all the latest news from the Daily Star, sign up to one of our free newsletters by clicking here.According to the NHS website, PoTS is an abnormal increase in heart rate that occurs after sitting up or standing.It has been reported to commonly affect girls and women aged between 15 to 50."PoTS is diagnosed if your heart rate increases by 30 beats a minute (bpm) or more (40bpm in those aged 12 to 19) usually within 10 minutes of standing," states the NHS."Some people have mild symptoms, while others find the condition affects their quality of life.
PoTS often improves gradually over time, and there are some medicines and self-care measures that can help."Have you been hit by long-term Covid?