06/11/2025
We often warn against high blood pressure, but low blood pressure can be just as concerning.
Low blood pressure (hypotension) is a reading below 90/60 mm Hg that can cause symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue, though many people have no symptoms.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ include dehydration, blood loss, standing for long periods, and certain medications, while more severe cases can lead to shock if organs don't get enough oxygen.
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ค ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
โข ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌ:
Anyone experiencing symptoms of low blood pressure should see a doctor to determine the cause.
โข ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ง:
Seek immediate medical help if your blood pressure drops suddenly, especially if you feel faint or confused.
โข ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐๐ค:
Low blood pressure can be a medical emergency if it leads to shock, which can damage organs. Symptoms of shock include cold, clammy skin, rapid breathing, and a weak pulse.
Schedule an appointment for a quick health check. Know your numbers.
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