Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) frequently begins during adolescence. Symptoms can disrupt everyday function including school, social functions, and daily routine. POTS is often mistaken for anxiety disorder but its clinical diagnosis involves abnormal cardiovascular and autonomic responses to rising to an upright position. Diagnosis is often delayed and even if identified the condition and its treatment can be confusing. A July 2026 study in the journal Nursing (1) wrote: “POTS management is often misunderstood, which may lead to misdiagnosis and invalidation by health care professionals.” A December 2022 study published in Clinical pediatrics (2) from Johns Hopkins All Children’s … Continue reading Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in the adolescent patient