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She continued, \"I'm so dehydrated and riddled with aches and pains. I have had liters of Pedialyte and water and kombucha and coconut water and it just goes right through me and I've gained like four pounds while being here because my body's trying to hold onto any water it can.\"

Frankel described in the video that the symptoms are \"very intense and it's gotten really bad in the last few years,\" causing her to wake up \"every two hours in such pain and dying of thirst.\"

\"So that's why I look f--ked up because I'm a little f--ked up,\" she explained. \"It's crazy. My doctor said it's definitely connected to this POTS syndrome that I have. So many of you have experienced that too, I think.\"

In the caption, Frankel said the disorder she experienced \"seems to have been drastically exacerbated since COVID,\" noting that \"it's certainly a condition to manage.\"

While some studies show an association between COVID-19 infection and POTS, more research is needed to understand the connection.

The reality star also further explained her condition, writing, \"I suffer from chronic severe dehydration. I have always experienced extremely low blood pressure and dehydration, but it's gotten exponentially worse.\"

\"I make a tremendous effort to stay hydrated, get IV's, and I haven't had liquor for 6 months. I'm basically on the case,\" she said.

Frankel concluded her post with a reminder to her followers about commenting on \"someone's physical appearance,\" telling them: \"You may not know exactly what they're enduring personally, physically and emotionally.\"

What to know about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Who is most at risk for POTS?

Anyone can develop POTS at any age, according to a report from NINDS. However, it mainly affects women between the ages of 15 to 50. Some women report an increase in episodes of POTS right before their menstrual period. POTS often begins after a pregnancy, major surgery, trauma, or a viral illness. The condition may make individuals unable to exercise because the activity brings on fainting spells or dizziness.

What causes POTS?

The cause of the disorder is unknown. Treatment is targeted at relieving low blood volume or regulating circulatory problems that may cause the disorder. A number of drugs seem to be effective in the short term. Whether they help in the long term, is uncertain, according to NINDS.

Simple interventions such as adding extra salt to the diet and attention to adequate fluid intake are often effective.

How long does POTS last?

NINDS further advises that POTS may follow a relapsing-remitting course, in which symptoms come and go, for years. In most cases, an individual with POTS improves to some degree and becomes functional, although some residual symptoms are common.

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