{"id":1448701,"date":"2022-04-21T08:27:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1448701"},"modified":"2022-04-21T08:28:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:28:09","slug":"when-is-low-blood-pressure-too-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/when-is-low-blood-pressure-too-low\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is Low Blood Pressure Too Low?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhen-is-low-blood-pressure-too-low%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1448701&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Symptoms of Hypotension<\/h2>\n<p>Most doctors do not consider hypotension a problem unless it is associated with certain signs and symptoms:<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-wrapper ad-wrapper--audience ad-container inline-widget inline-widget--right-rail _hold-size\"><\/aside>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"inline-content-card\">\n<div class=\"inline-content-card__image\"><a class=\"cr-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/images.agoramedia.com\/everydayhealth\/gcms\/The-Self-Care-Solution-v4-opt.pdf\" type=\"article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.everydayhealth.com\/images\/soaring-to-selfcare-workbook-722x40679bce99a01f04bb1b52084d2f212a781.jpg?sfvrsn=fc4ca2aa_2\" class=\"eh-image__img eh-image__img--fallback\" alt=\"soaring-to-selfcare-workbook-722x406\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>What Is a Dangerously Low Blood Pressure Number?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the AHA, there is no specific number at which day-to-day blood pressure is considered too low. However, when low blood pressure is accompanied by any of the above listed dangerous symptoms, it is time to seek medical care.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Low Blood Pressure Can Strike<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some people have naturally low blood pressure, and they don&#8217;t experience any symptoms. But for those who are used to having high blood pressure, a sudden decrease in blood pressure can signal a problem and can cause the symptoms listed above.<\/p>\n<p>An episode of hypotension is more likely to occur under these conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resuming an upright posture after bed rest for a long period of time<\/li>\n<li>Being in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Losing a large amount of blood<\/li>\n<li>Being\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/dehydration\/\">dehydrated<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Taking certain medications, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/high-blood-pressure\/guide\/treatment\/\">blood-pressure-lowering medications<\/a>, heart medications, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/parkinsons-disease\/guide\/medication\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">Parkinson&#8217;s disease medications<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/tricyclic-antidepressants\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">tricyclic antidepressants<\/a>, or medications to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">treat erectile dysfunction<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Having a heart problem, such as a very slow heartbeat, heart valve problems, heart attack, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/congestive-heart-failure\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">heart failure<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Having a endocrine problem, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/hypothyroidism\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">hypothyroidism<\/a>, parathyroid disease, Addison&#8217;s disease (an adrenal gland disorder), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/hypoglycemia\/guide\/\">low blood sugar<\/a>, or diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Having a severe infection that enters your bloodstream<\/li>\n<li>Experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/anaphylaxis\/guide\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">anaphylaxis<\/a>, a life-threatening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/allergies\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">allergic reaction<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Having a neural disorder that affects your blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Having a nutrient deficiency, such as low vitamin B12 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/drugs\/folic-acid\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">folic acid<\/a> levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Can Low Blood Pressure Make You Tired?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Low blood pressure can cause fatigue \u2014 that feeling of overwhelming tiredness and lack of energy. Research has found an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5772628\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">association between low blood pressure and chronic fatigue syndrome<\/a>, a condition characterized by profound fatigue, pain, and sleep abnormalities that are often made worse by exertion.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cure for this type of fatigue, but doctors may suggest treating underlying causes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/sleep-disorders\/sleep\/sleep-101-ultimate-guide-on-how-get-better-nights-sleep\/\" data-gd-wrapped=\"\">sleep disorders<\/a> or mental health issues. Treating low blood pressure with dietary changes and proper physical activity can also help.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Do You Need Medical Care for Hypotension?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If your blood pressure is always on the low side and you do not have any of the dangerous symptoms, there is usually no cause for concern. Similarly, if you have a single at-home blood pressure reading that is abnormally low without any symptoms, you probably do not need to see your doctor. It is normal for your blood pressure to rise and fall over time, and your body is usually able to get your blood pressure back to normal.<\/p>\n<p>But, says Dr. Lawrence, \u201cwhen you sense there\u2019s a recurrent problem, or there\u2019s no clear explanation for what\u2019s happened, you need to seek medical advice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If your blood pressure drops suddenly and you are experiencing symptoms like dizziness, you should call your healthcare provider. They can assess your situation and rule out underlying problems, such as internal bleeding, serious infection, or an allergic reaction.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment for hypotension will depend on the cause of the low blood pressure. Immediate steps might include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lying with your feet above your heart<\/li>\n<li>Drinking fluids<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding hypotension triggers like prolonged standing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After evaluation, a doctor may make these recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust your diet.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust your medications (possibly lowering dosages of blood-pressure-lowering drugs).<\/li>\n<li>Take blood-pressure-raising medications, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/drugs\/fludrocortisone\">Florinef (fludrocortisone)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/drugs\/midodrine\">ProAmatine (midodrine)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Weare compression stockings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>People who experience shock related to hypotension will need emergency treatment to restore blood flow to their organs and raise their blood pressure back to normal.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to determine whether your low blood pressure is \u201ca primary problem or secondary problem,\u201d notes Lawrence. A primary problem means that the body\u2019s reflexes are not working as they should. Secondary causes mean that the low blood pressure is a result of things like dehydration or the effects of certain medications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome antihypertensive [medications] are more likely to cause hypotension than others, and a lot of it is dose-dependent,\u201d says Lawrence. \u201cIn most people, there will be some easily identifiable secondary cause or some easy solution to what may even be a chronic problem that has no secondary cause, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s important to see your doctor, so they can make an appropriate assessment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Keep track of your blood pressure readings, even if you don\u2019t have any health issues, so that you know what your personal normal reading is. And if your blood pressure is being monitored, talk to your doctor about the blood pressure target range that\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Ashley Welch.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Symptoms of HypotensionMost doctors do not consider hypotension a problem unless it is associated with certain signs and symptoms:What Is a Dangerously Low Blood Pressure Number?According to the AHA, there<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":505,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1448701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1448701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/505"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1448701"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1448701\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1448701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1448701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1448701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}