Health advice on low BP

What is low blood pressure? What are its symptoms, complications and treatments?
(28 Jan 2008)

Hypotension—Low Blood Pressure FAQs

If you doctor has just told you that you have “hypotension”, or low blood pressure, you may be concerned. Certainly for many people, low blood pressure is a mark of health—being physically fit and within normal weight range. However, for others, this can be a sign that there are underlying health issues.

If you are concerned about low blood pressure, here are frequently asked questions about this medical diagnosis.

What is low blood pressure?
Low blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure your blood puts through your arteries when resting and pumping. Normal blood pressure is lower than 120/80 and low blood pressure is anything below 90/60. Sometimes people naturally have low blood pressure that this is not a concern for doctors.

Why should I be worried about low blood pressure?
You may not need to be worried about low blood pressure. Those that are in very good physical health, such as athletes and those who work out, may have low blood pressure. However, for the elderly, then low blood pressure could be a problem. Sometimes this means that not enough nutrients and oxygen may not reach vital organs and could cause problems.

What are the symptoms of low blood pressure?

If you have problems with low blood pressure, you will have symptoms such as dizziness and light-headedness. This could cause everything from headaches to fainting. In those who are weak, such as older people, fainting could cause problems with falling and bone breakage.

What are the treatments for low blood pressure?
You may not need medication if you have low blood pressure. Instead, your doctor will tell you to focus on eating healthy and limit your caffeine intake. In addition, you should avoid nonalcoholic drinks and you may need to add a little salt in your diet.

answered by A K on 28 Jan 2008, 3:09:13

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Health advice on low BP

What is low blood pressure? What are its symptoms, complications and treatments? (28 Jan 2008)

What is low blood pressure? What are its symptoms, complications and treatments?
(28 Jan 2008)