Gastroparesis in POTS and Long COVID: A Simplified Version
Simplified from “Gastroparesis in POTS and Long COVID: A Unified Hydraulic–Neuroimmune Model” by Dr Graham Exelby November 2025 Abstract Gastroparesis—delayed gastric emptying in the absence of obstruction—is common among patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Long COVID. Mounting evidence shows it to be a systemic, potentially reversible disorder driven by impaired venous return, lymphatic congestion, and neuro-immune-metabolic imbalance. In uprig
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Gastroparesis in POTS and Long COVID: A Unified Hydraulic–Neuroimmune Model
Dr Graham Exelby November 2025 Abstract Gastroparesis—delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction—is increasingly observed in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Long COVID, yet its mechanisms remain fragmented across vascular, metabolic, and neurogenic domains. We propose a unified hydraulic–neuroimmune model integrating preload failure, lymphatic obstruction, microvascular hypoxia, and persistent viral neuroinflammation. Orthostatic preload fai
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Decoding POTS: A Patient Guide to Preload Failure and Recovery
A Patient Guide to Understanding Mechanisms and Management Condensed and adapted from “ Reframing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)- as a Disorder of Preload Failure: Integrating Neurovascular and Immune Pathways ” by Dr Graham Exelby October 2025 What POTS Is and Why It Matters Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition of orthostatic intolerance—the body struggles to maintain blood flow to the brain when upright. Heart rate rises excessi
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Reframing POTS as a Disorder of Preload Failure: Physician Version
A Clinician Guide to Understanding Mechanisms and Management Condensed and adapted from “ Reframing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)- as a Disorder of Preload Failure: Integrating Neurovascular and Immune Pathways ” by Dr Graham Exelby October 2025 Abstract Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of orthostatic intolerance marked by excessive heart-rate increase upon standing, fatigue, cognitive fog, and visceral dysregulation. Emerging
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Chronic Phase Pathways in Long COVID and POTS - for GPs and Patients
Integrating Immune–Metabolic and Neurovascular Mechanisms in Long COVID and POTS: A Synthesis of Emerging Evidence and Clinical...
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Epstein–Barr Virus Reactivation in Long COVID: A Clinical Overview for Physicians
Dr Graham Exelby, September 2025 Extracted from “EBV Reactivation in Long COVID: A Mechanistic Synthesis,” September 2025...
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What DNA Can Teach Us in Understanding POTS, ME/CFS, and Long COVID
Dr Graham Exelby October 2025. Simplified and condensed from: “Convergent Pathway Disruption in POTS, ME/CFS, and Long COVID: -A...
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Tilt Testing in POTS : Safe and Effective Options
Dr Graham Exelby September 2025. This is a personal opinion and may differ from that of your medical advisers. Introduction Many centres...
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Sensitization in POTS, Long COVID, and ME/CFS: A Guide for Patients
Authors: Dr Graham Exelby, Ms Michelle Hille, certified Vodder Therapist. September 2025 Executive Summary Sensitization explains why...
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Upright Head Pressure in POTS and Long COVID: Understanding a Common but Overlooked Symptom
Simplified Overview condensed from Exelby & Hill, 2025, “ Upright Head Pressure in Long COVID- from Acute Neurovascular Injury to...
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Malignancy Risk in Long COVID: a Guide for Patients and GPs
Dr Graham Exelby, September 2025 A simplified an condensed version of “ Malignancy in the Post-COVID Terrain: A Systems Biology...
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Ascending Aortic Dilatation in Athletes with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and the Therapeutic Role of Telmisartan
Dr Graham Exelby September 2025 Background : I have been involved in a long term longitudinal study of this problem, initially comparing...
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Therapeutic Interventions in Long COVID: Phase-Specific Strategies for Family Physicians
Author: Based on original work by Dr Graham Exelby, with contributions from Dr Valerio Vittone (PhD) Date: September 05, 2025 Purpose:...
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Pericyte and Astrocyte Dysfunction in Long COVID: Key Insights for Family Physicians
Author: Based on original work by Dr Graham Exelby Date: September 05, 2025 Purpose: This summary distils the complex role of...
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Long COVID Beyond the Acute Phase: Key Insights for General Practitioners
Author: Based on original work by Dr Graham Exelby, revised by Dr Valerio Vittone (PhD), reviewed by Dr Jonathon Jenkins Date:...
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Therapeutic Interventions in Long COVID: A Guide for Patients to current research
Author: Based on original work by Dr Graham Exelby, with contributions from Dr Valerio Vittone (PhD) Date: September 05, 2025 Purpose:...
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Long COVID: Inflammation, Hypoxia, Pericytes, Astrocytes, and Chronic Disease – A Patient Guide
Author: Based on original works by Dr Graham Exelby, Dr Valerio Vittone (PhD) Date: September 05, 2025 Purpose: This guide combines...
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Azygous Vein Dysfunction in POTS
Results of supine and standing echocardiography Dr Graham Exelby August 2025 As we start seeing clear echocardiographic evidence of...
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