Low blood pressure might seem desirable, and for some people, it causes no problems. However, for many people, abnormally low blood pressure (hypotension) can cause dizziness and fainting. In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. A blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic) is generally considered low blood pressure. The causes of low blood pressure can range from dehydration to serious medical disorders. It’s important to find out what’s causing your low blood pressure so that it can be treated.
Symptoms:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Blurred or fading vision
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Lack of concentration
Shock:
Rapid and shallow breathing.
pale skin.
Cold body.
Confusion.
Calmness.
Which type of Conditions Leads to Hypotension?
Sometimes blood loss due to an injury causes hypotension.
Presence of severe infection in the bloodstream leads to Low blood pressure.
Anemic patients usually go through low blood pressure due to the lack of vitamin B-12 in the body.
During pregnancy, a lady may feel low blood pressure due to expanding Level of the circulatory system.
Health conditions like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination causes hypotension.
People with Low blood sugar, parathyroid disease, and Addison’s disease sometimes lead to low blood pressure.
Health conditions like bradycardia, heart failure, heart attack, and heart valve problems are the reason behind low blood pressure.
Risk factors
Low blood pressure (hypotension) can occur in anyone, though certain types of low blood pressure are more common depending on your age or other factors:
- Age. Drops in blood pressure on standing or after eating occur primarily in adults older than 65. Neurally mediated hypotension primarily affects children and younger adults.
- Medications. People who take certain medications, for example, high blood pressure medications such as alpha blockers, have a greater risk of low blood pressure.
- Certain diseases. Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and some heart conditions put you at a greater risk of developing low blood pressure.
Complications
Even moderate forms of low blood pressure can cause dizziness, weakness, fainting and a risk of injury from falls.
And severely low blood pressure can deprive your body of enough oxygen to carry out its functions, leading to damage to your heart and brain.
