How COVID infection Triggers POTS

Incidence of POTS Post-COVID:

POTS Development: COVID-19 can trigger Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by causing an inflammatory response in the body, leading to a type of brain injury that affects the autonomic nervous system.
Brain Injuries from Inflammation: The inflammation from COVID-19, similar to that from other stresses or infections, can cause brain injuries that manifest as difficulties in autonomic functions, such as blood pressure regulation.

Characteristics of POTS:

Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Issues: Patients with POTS cannot regulate blood pressure adequately when changing posture (e.g., standing up), and their heart rate may increase excessively, often exceeding 140 beats per minute.

Chronic Inflammatory Stress Indicators:

Persistent Symptoms: Ongoing symptoms after COVID-19, such as those seen in POTS, suggest sustained inflammatory stress, possibly due to damage to the vagus nerve or the enteric nervous system in the small intestine.
SIBO Connection: COVID-19 may cause damage leading to Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), which exacerbates inflammatory stress and hinders recovery.

Nemechek's Treatment Protocol:

Gut Bacteria Balance: The protocol includes strategies for balancing gut bacteria to reduce inflammation.
Dietary Modifications: Adjusting the diet to decrease inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids intake.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Using vagus nerve stimulation techniques to reduce inflammation and aid in autonomic system recovery.
Consultation and Diagnosis: Dr. Nemechek invites patients for consultations and offers an autonomic quiz to assess whether symptoms are related to autonomic damage, available at his website.

Recovery Outlook:

Potential for Healing: With a focus on reducing inflammation, the protocol suggests that the brain can recover from the injuries leading to POTS, and patients can improve over time.