WHAT IS LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

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     When blood pressure level comes less than 90/60 mm of Hg then it term as low blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm of Hg. In case of low blood pressure heart,brain and other organs may not get adequate blood supply. Low blood pressure with no symptoms is not a serious problem, but it may be severe when when blood pressure drops suddenly and the brain is not getting sufficient blood it may cause dizziness, mild headache.

       The problem of both low and high blood pressure normally occurs due to increase in age. The another reason is blood flow to heart muscles and the brain declines with age because of plaque build up in blood vessels.

CAUSES OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

    The exact cause of low blood pressure is not always known. Low blood pressure may be associated with the followings problems  --

  •  In case of hormonal imbalance,diabetes or low blood sugar.
  •  In case of medication like high blood pressure,depression etc
  •  In case of dilation of the blood vessels.
  •  In case of heart exhaustion of heat stroke.
  •  In case of liver disease.
  •  In pregnancy
  •  In case of abnormal heart rhythms

SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

     The followings symptoms may appear in case of low blood pressure --

  •   Dizziness
  •   Mild headache
  •   Blurring of vision
  •   Fatigue
  •   Weakness
  •   Nausea
  •   Pale skin
  •   Fainting
  •   Skin becomes cold

TREATMENT OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

   In most of the cases low blood pressure can be effectively treated with diet and lifestyle changes. By adopting simple diet and lifestyle changes the problem of low blood pressure can be resolved. The measures are the followings--

  • Diet with higher salt
  • Drinking a lot of oral fluid
  • Doing regular exercise
  • Reduce the alcoholic intake
  • Avoid heavy work
  • Avoid standing for a long period of time
  • Avoid prolonged exposure in hot weather
  • Meals should be taken in smaller quantity and frequently

   Apart from adopting the above measures and lifestyle changes some medication may be also required which should be taken on  doctors prescription only.   



 

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