Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Systemic Comorbidities in Patients With POTS : A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and systemic comorbidities in patients with POTS.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature on POTS patients.
• Collected data on the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and systemic comorbidities.
• Analyzed reported rates of conditions such as IBS, anxiety, and fatigue among patients.
• 60% of POTS patients report gastrointestinal symptoms, with nausea being the most common.
• 25% of POTS patients also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• Systemic comorbidities like anxiety and chronic fatigue are more prevalent than gastrointestinal issues.