Posted by Don’t neglect for Low Blood Pressure
Hypo-tension or Low Blood Pressure is the medical term is the opposite of hypertension, which is high blood pressure. (Generally less than 90/60).
It can be said that sometimes severely low blood pressure cause life-threatening conditions like strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure and shock.
Some people naturally have low blood pressure. However, when high BP suddenly becomes low BP, it could be cause for concern. So whenever you come across the below symptoms just consult a healthcare provider don’t neglect it.
Lightheaded
Fainting
Blurred vision
Nausea
Fatigue
Causes for hypo-tension
- Dehydration
- Hormonal changes
- Aging
- Low red blood cell count
- Allergic reaction
- Drop in blood volume
- Pregnancy – During the first 24 weeks of pregnancy,
- Diabetes,
- Thyroid conditions
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Prolonged bed rest
- Certain medications
- Severe infection
- Alcohol use
