General Information About Low Blood Pressure
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition where the pressure exerted by the blood against the vessel walls falls below the normal limits (120/80 mmHg), typically to levels lower than 90/60 mmHg.
No. Blood pressure can be consistently low, especially in professional athletes or individuals who exercise regularly, and this is an indicator of a healthy heart. Low blood pressure is only considered a disease if it 'causes symptoms'.
It is a situational drop in blood pressure that causes blackouts or dizziness when suddenly standing up from a sitting or lying position, as gravity causes blood to pool in the legs and delays its return to the brain.
Inadequate water intake (dehydration), excessive blood loss, heart failure, thyroid disorders, severe infections (sepsis), pregnancy, or the use of high-dose blood pressure medications can cause it.
Due to the reduced blood flow to the brain, symptoms include dizziness, blurred or darkened vision, extreme fatigue, loss of balance, cold sweats, and a feeling of fainting (syncope).
Firstly, lost fluids are abundantly replaced intravenously or orally. Standing up suddenly should be avoided. If there is an underlying heart or hormonal disease, that disease is treated with medications or pacemakers.
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