Hypotension (low blood pressure) -causes, symptoms and remedies

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Hypotension

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is where blood pressure in your arteries is abnormally low. It’s usually the case that the lower your blood pressure, the healthier you are.

Naturally, low blood pressure is unlikely to cause any symptoms and is normally nothing to worry about. However, if your blood pressure drops too low, it can restrict the amount of blood flowing to your brain and other vital organs, which can cause fainting or dizziness and lightheadedness.

Symptoms

  • Dizziness
  • Fainting (a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness)
  • Light-headedness Blurred vision
  • A rapid, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Confusion
  • Feeling like you are going to be sick (nausea)
  • General weakness

Causes

Many factors have a daily, or even hourly, effect on your heart and circulation. There are many factors that could affect blood pressure and, in some cases, may cause low blood pressure: The time of day: blood pressure falls overnight, Age a drop in blood pressure from movement or eating is more common with age, How stressed or relaxed somebody is, How much exercise they do, Temperature: warm temperature may cause blood pressure to fall, If they have recently eaten.

Supplements that may help

  • Low dosage Ginseng may help with energy levels
  • Hawthorn is reported to improve circulation overall