Low blood pressure
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Also known as: hypotensionContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith Bharadwaj·MD, Internal MedicineWhat is Low blood pressure?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesCauses vary between individuals and include:Diet - lack of nutirents such as vitamin B12, folate and iron deficiencyInjury and bleeding - blood loss due to injury or bleedingPregnancy - variation during pregnancy as the circulatorty system expands rapidlyDehydration: Resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrheaDehydration: Resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhoeaEnvironmental temperature: a warm temperature usually lowers BPStress: Stress normally increases BP, while relaxation lowers itIllness: Such as allergy, heart diseases, anemia, neurological disorders, etcRisk factors include:Age - variation in blood pressure is common among persons above 65 yearsCertain medications: Such as for treating heart diseases, high BP, or Parkinson’s disease Causes vary between individuals and include: Diet - lack of nutirents such as vitamin B12, folate and iron deficiency Injury and bleeding - blood loss due to injury or bleeding Pregnancy - variation during pregnancy as the circulatorty system expands rapidly Dehydration: Resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea Dehydration: Resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhoea Environmental temperature: a warm temperature usually lowers BP Stress: Stress normally increases BP, while relaxation lowers it Illness: Such as allergy, heart diseases, anemia, neurological disorders, etc Risk factors include: Age - variation in blood pressure is common among persons above 65 years Certain medications: Such as for treating heart diseases, high BP, or Parkinson’s disease Dizziness, light-headedness Fainting Unsteadiness Blurred vision Heartbeats become more noticeable Confusion Tiredness Nausea Frequent falls due to postural hypotension. Dangerously low blood pressure can reduce blood flow to brain, heart and other organs, resulting in stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, or even shock.
Causes vary between individuals and include:
Diet - lack of nutirents such as vitamin B12, folate and iron deficiency
Injury and bleeding - blood loss due to injury or bleeding
Pregnancy - variation during pregnancy as the circulatorty system expands rapidly
Dehydration: Resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea
Dehydration: Resulting from excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhoea
Environmental temperature: a warm temperature usually lowers BP
Stress: Stress normally increases BP, while relaxation lowers it
Illness: Such as allergy, heart diseases, anemia, neurological disorders, etc
Risk factors include:
Age - variation in blood pressure is common among persons above 65 years
Certain medications: Such as for treating heart diseases, high BP, or Parkinson’s disease
Dizziness, light-headedness
Fainting
Unsteadiness
Blurred vision
Heartbeats become more noticeable
Confusion
Tiredness
Nausea
Frequent falls due to postural hypotension.
Dangerously low blood pressure can reduce blood flow to brain, heart and other organs, resulting in stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, or even shock.
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