Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Debate

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Sojan Joseph

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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

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Tuesday 14th October 2025

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Absolutely; that is a very good point. When someone is not believed by medical professionals for so long, it can affect their mental health—I recognise that.

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I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. Some reports suggest that 50% of PoTS cases have been misdiagnosed as mental health conditions, adding pressure on the individuals themselves and on mental health services. Does she agree that there needs to be more support for people with PoTS?

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Absolutely—I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I very much agree with him.

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