Low blood pressure factS
Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, is blood
pressure that is low enough that the flow of blood to the organs of the body
is inadequate and symptoms and/or signs of low blood flow develop.
SIMPTOMS
- Low pressure alone, without symptoms or signs, usually is not unhealthy.
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For some people, low blood pressure can signal an underlying problem,
especially when it drops suddenly or is accompanied by signs and
symptoms such as:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fainting (syncope)
- Lack of concentration
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Cold, clammy, pale skin
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Thirst
- Low blood pressure that causes an inadequate flow of blood to the body's organs can cause strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. It's most severe form is shock.
- Common causes of low blood pressure include a reduced volume of blood, heart disease, and medications.
- The cause of low blood pressure can be determined with blood tests, radiologic studies, and cardiac testing to look for arrhythmias.
- Treatment of low blood pressure is determined by the cause of the low pressure.
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