This easy-to-understand guide from HyperResilient explains Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), including common symptoms, diagnosis and how it can affect everyday life. It also highlights practical strategies that may help people manage symptoms and better understand the challenges faced by those living with POTS, including many people with Long Covid.
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