what is the cause of low blood pressure & how do a treat it?
I WENT FOR A TEST AND IT’S RESULT SAYS, I HAVE LOW BLOOD PRESSURE BUT THEY SEEM NOT TO RECOMMEND ANY TABLET FOR THE TREATMENT.
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There are many causes of low blood pressure including heart failure, medications, advanced diabetes, fainting, just to name a few, or the reading could be just normal for you. Your doctor should do further testing to determine what the cause is, and depending on how low it is, treatment may be necessary. It should also be checked consistently. If it isn’t much lower than 120/80, then treatment wouldn’t be necessary.
Unless you are going into shock, there is no such thing as "low blood pressure". Although your BP may indeed be low, odds are that is just normal for you, especially if you are very small or thin.
this is a common feature now a days,its reasons r illhealth,bad food and no excercise.
What Is Low Blood Pressure?
Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). Normal blood pressure is usually in the range of 120/80 (systolic/diastolic). In healthy people, especially athletes, low blood pressure is a sign of good cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. But low blood pressure can be a signal of an underlying problem — especially in the elderly. In this population, low blood pressure may cause inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain and other vital organs.
What Causes It?
The cause of low blood pressure isn’t always clear. It may be associated with the following:
Pregnancy.
Hormonal problems such as an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Many over-the-counter medications.
Overdose of high blood pressure drugs.
Heart failure.
Heart arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms).
Widening, or dilation, of the blood vessels.
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Liver disease.
Sudden drops in blood pressure can be life-threatening. Causes of this type of hypotension include:
Loss of blood (bleeding).
Low body temperature.
High body temperature.
Heart muscle disease causing heart failure.
Sepsis, a severe blood infection.
Severe dehydration.
A reaction to medication.
Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
Several drugs are commonly associated with postural hypotension. These medications can be divided into two major categories 1) medications and 2) other common causes:
Drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibiting drugs.
Drugs that have hypotension as a side effect, including nitrates, drugs for Parkinson’s disease, antipsychotics, neuroleptics, anti-anxiety agents, sedative-hypnotics, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Common causes of naturally occurring postural hypotension include:
Dehydration and electrolyte loss, which may result from another condition, such as diarrhea or vomiting or excessive blood loss during female menstruation.
Age-associated decline in blood pressure regulation, which may be worsened by certain health conditions or medications.
Common causes of pathologic (attributable to a disease) postural hypotension include:
Central nervous system disorders, such as Shy-Drager syndrome. (multiple system neuropathy)
Peripheral neuropathy and autonomic neuropathy (nerve problems), such as may be caused by diabetes.
Cardiovascular disorders.
Alcoholism.
Nutritional diseases.
Less common causes include diseases such as amyloidosis (caused by deposits of a waxy substance called amyloid in the body), vitamin deficiencies, spinal cord injuries, and neuropathies associated with cancer, particularly lung cancer or pancreatic cancer.
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The only downside to low blood pressure is that it can make you feel tired. If you feel fine, you don’t need to treat it. But if you often feel tired because of it, here are some ideas.
The best natural remedy I have found is ginkgo biloba. Most people take it to improve memory or circulation, but since it increases blood flow it actually seems to raise my blood pressure and my energy level. I can’t even take it at night or I won’t sleep – I take one in the morning and it gives me a boost all day.
Another good supplement is B vitamins. If you are low on those you’ll be low on energy. Or try a basic multivitamin if you don’t already take one.
Other than supplements, try exercising a little each day. This summer, every time I felt like I needed a nap, I went for a swim or a brisk walk instead. Every time it gave me more energy and I felt better all day. Sometimes your body just runs slower because you aren’t challenging it.
You did not specify how low your blood pressure is.
Normal is 120 over 80.
I also have a very low blood pressure (usuallly in the 90s over the 70s) with a resting heart rate of 59 – 60 BPM.
This is not a problem. They say my BP is excelent.
If your blood pressure dips considerably lower than that say in the 60s or 70s over the 40s; you run a risk of blacking out.
If your BP is abnormaly low (near the dangerous area); you may want to get a kit of sphygmomenoter and stethescope (sp?) to check your BP.
You can do lots of things to raise your BP.
changing your diet a bit, Your doctor or dietician can tell you which foods will raise your BP.
starting an exercize regimen.
do things that increase your stress level
drink beverages high in cafeine because they will constrict he blood vessel walls and raise your BP.