Low Blood Pressure: Things to Know

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Low blood pressure sounds like a desirable condition, and for some people, it causes no problems. However low blood pressures can be dangerous as they might cause fainting or dizziness in more severe cases which could lead to death from lack of oxygen reaching the brain.

A reading lower than 90 millimeters mercury (mmHg) when measured on a top number systolic scale indicating high-risk factors such as dehydration may indicate possible serious medical disorders causing this problem while 60 mmHg should warrant immediate medical attention.

However, in severe cases, the consequences are more serious than just some discomfort – namely life-threatening hypotension (lowered)

The causes for this condition range from milder chronic medical disorders like kidney problems to much more critical issues including heart attack/strokes.

If you want to get your blood pressure back up, it’s important that the cause of its low levels be identified and treated. This kind of low blood pressure is known as postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension.

Postural hypotension is a condition that occurs when the cardiovascular or nervous systems are unable to react appropriately. This can happen for many reasons, but one common cause happens when you stand up quickly after sitting on your rear end all day–the blood pools near your feet because it needs time now to circulate upwards towards other parts of the body!

Most doctors will only consider chronically low blood pressure as dangerous if it causes noticeable signs and symptoms, such as:

  • A feeling of drop in energy levels; chronic pain or headaches that last for months at a time without improving with medication.
  • Dehydration can be serious if it goes unnoticed for too long. It may cause low blood pressure, which could lead to death in some cases! Vomiting or severe diarrhea are both common symptoms that should alert you about possible dehydration Level 1 – mild loss (1-2%). The signs of this condition include weakness and dizziness at an extreme level
  • Lack of concentration
  • Blurred vision
  • Cold, clammy, pale skin
  • Rapid, shallow breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Nausea 
  • Fainting 

Some of the causes for low blood pressure are: getting up after sitting or lying down. This can cause a quick drop in your resting levels called orthostatic hypotension, standing too long, not drinking enough fluids (dehydration), medicines that have an effect on the heart rate such as high blood pressure medicine, and other heart-related issues like thyroid disease severe infection bleeding within your intestines which may lead to shock if left untreated trauma due to major wounds, etc.

Many people overlook what could be causing their symptoms until it is too late so always check with a doctor first before assuming anything about yours you

  • Endocrine problems: Endocrinology is the study of hormones and their effects on living organisms. 
  • Severe infection (septic shock): Septic shock is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening condition caused by bacteria entering your bloodstream. 
  • Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that can result in death. It’s caused by an allergic reaction and typically occurs when someone is exposed to something they’re sensitive to, like penicillin.
  • Vitamin B-12 and folic acid deficiency can cause anemia, which leads to low blood pressure.

If your blood pressure is low, you may need treatment. It’s a reading of less than 90/60 mmHg and can cause symptoms or not even show up while it goes untreated.

If you are looking for a way to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, it is important that your diet includes foods that increase salt intake or sodium chloride. This has been shown in studies with people who had low levels and increased their intake through natural sources like vegetables; they found this helped regulate hormones controlling water balance leading them not to be at an increased risk due to its effects on hydration status! Other vitamins people need to include vitamin B12 (found mostly in meat). You can also get folate by eating leafy greens such as spinach – these contain rich amounts of folic acid needed daily.

A sudden loss of blood (shock), a severe infection, heart attack, or anaphylaxis can all cause someone’s signs and symptoms to change quickly.

There are no side effects for the lifestyle changes that can treat hypotension, but medications used to do so have several. Some may be serious and should not be taken lightly because of their potential risk/side effect profile or other health concerns associated with them in some patients; these include: Fludrocortisone – makes certain infections worse (remember– discuss this medication thoroughly with your doctor if prescribed), making one more susceptible towards infection 

Midodrine allergy symptoms like sneezing after taking it which could lead further along into anaphylactic shock (potentially life-threatening), swelling around the mouth area where the tablet has been placed due to its interaction with other meds such as antihistamines. 

The cardiac science department at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri is well-equipped to treat all Blood pressure related problems. Our team is headed by some of the leading consultants in Bangalore supported by a team of efficient staff members. 

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