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Low BP symptoms
What are the symptoms of low blood pressure?
(28 Jan 2008)
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Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
Understanding low blood pressure is important for many people. While a large majority of people naturally have blood pressure that falls below the normal standard, some people may experience a sudden drop in their blood pressure. This is when low blood pressure, also called “hypotension” could become a problem. In addition, most people know when they have low blood pressure because they don’t “feel right”. Here are some common symptoms of low blood pressure.
The two most common symptoms of low blood pressure include dizziness and lightheadedness. This is often most noticeable when standing from a sitting position or sitting up from lying down. A person who experiences these symptoms may feel odd or even faint. A general feeling of unsteadiness is often reported during a bout of low blood pressure as well. Of course, fainting has its own problems—with elderly people, falling from fainting can easily led to breaking bones.
Sometimes a person that suffers from low blood pressure may also experience blurry vision or what is called “dimming”. That is when lighting seems dim or not as bright as they normally would. If you suffer from low blood pressure, it is important to not drive a car while your vision is blurred.
Many people that suffer from low blood pressure also report feeling weak, tired and having cloudy thoughts, or making poor judgment. This is often caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. Headaches, cold or clammy skin and head and neck pain are also common symptoms of low blood pressure. These are classic signs that you need to talk to your doctor about your condition.
If you find that you do have low blood pressure and it becomes a chronic problem, then your doctor may talk to you about finding relief for your symptoms. Many times, changing your diet can help. Your doctor may also want to know whether or not you are taking any other prescription or over the counter medications that could worsen your condition.
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answered by A K on 28 Jan 2008, 3:11:25
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