Topic: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

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Episode 1780 1:38:49 - 1:43:42

1780: Chatbox

POTS Syndrome and TikTok Social Contagion

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is identified as a new "social contagion" trending among young women on TikTok. The condition involves a rapid heart rate increase upon standing, and users are sharing "early warning signs" such as exhaustion and exercise intolerance. The hosts compare this to previous digital health trends and critique the "bird hands" gesturing common in these videos.