LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm hg where 120 i< the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure. Lov blood pressure is an abnormal condition where a person: blood pressure is much lower than usual, which can cause, symptoms such as dizziness or light headedness. When the| blood pressure is too low, there is inadequate blood flow to i the heart, brain, and other vital organs. A blood pressure; level that is borderline low for one person may be normal for another. The most important factor is how the blood pressure changes from the normal condition.
A consistent blood pressure reading of 90/60 mm Hg to or lower is considered low blood pressure, but a significant) change, even as little as 20 mm Hg, can cause problems for some people.

SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (LBP)

Symptoms of low BP may include:

Tiredness.
General weakness.
Light-headedness and fainting.
Blurred vision.
Dizziness.
Palpitations.
Confusion.
Nausea.
Temporary loss of consciousness

CAUSES OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE

Low blood pressure may be caused by drugs such as the FOllowing:

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Medications used for surgery.
Anti-anxiety agents.
Treatment for high blood pressure.
Diuretics.
Heart medicines.
Some antidepressants.
Narcotic analgesics.
Alcohol.
Other causes of low blood pressure include the following:

Dehydration.
Heart failure.
Heart attack.
Changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias).
Fainting.
Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic response).
Shock (from severe infection, stroke, anaphylaxis, major
trauma, or heart attack),
Advanced diabetes.

Another common type of low blood pressure is orthostatic hypotension, which results from a sudden change in body position, usually from lying down to an upright position.