There are various ways of coping with a head rush, including learning to adopt a squat position to avoid falling and sitting or standing up slowly. If you recently had long-term bed rest, learn to sit and stand up gradually as your body adjusts to moving about again. In addition, sometimes hypotension is caused by certain medications or drugs, like marijuana, alcohol, and painkillers, in which case you can better predict a head rush. Talk to your doctor about changing the dose of your medication, eating a better diet, and other possible causes of head rushes.

Some people can feel a rush coming on and adopt a squat position. The most threatening part of a head rush in an otherwise healthy person is the chance of falling and injury. By squatting, you are lowering yourself to the ground and lessening the chance of injury. It may also be beneficial to sit back down or brace yourself with whatever sturdy objects are nearby.

If you frequently have head rushes, learn to sit or stand gradually. This can be especially helpful for people who have endured months or years of bed rest and are capable of moving around once again. Sitting up gradually, with plenty of time between efforts, can prevent a major head rush that might happen when trying to stand all at once. In addition, many people find relief in eating smaller meals further apart to encourage blood pressure stability, since digestion of large meals lowers blood pressure.

There are many known possible triggers to a head rush, but what triggers one person might not trigger another. If you drink alcohol, take medication, or smoke or eat marijuana leaves, try to figure out which, if not all, of these possible triggers are giving you a head rush. Knowing what triggers a head rush can be crucial to learning how to deal with it. Then, when you are engaging in the consumption of these substances — and for a few hours afterward — learn to expect and brace yourself for a head rush when sitting or standing up.

Seeking medical attention for a rush may be a wise idea in some cases. While most people can experience this condition for reasons that do not indicate a medical problem, it is a possible sign of a serious condition. For instance, head rushes can be a symptom of Addison’s or Parkinson’s disease in some cases. Doctors can test for possible causes as well as monitor changes in blood pressure to analyze the situation.