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 Low blood pressure in the medical language is called arterial hypotension. It is diagnosed when a person's blood pressure is lower than 90/60. It should be said that normal human blood pressure is usually 120/80. In some people, most often athletes, low blood pressure is considered a sign of cardiovascular health, but hypotension can often be a sign of health problems, as well as the influence of certain factors on the human body.
Chronic hypotension that is asymptomatic is usually not serious. However, problems can occur when blood pressure drops abruptly, which limits the blood supply to the brain. In this case, a person may experience dizziness or lightheadedness. Most often, the pressure drops sharply after a quick change in body position. This type of hypotension is called postural.
Postural hypotension occurs when the autonomic nervous system, which controls important involuntary processes, such as the heartbeat, cannot properly respond to sudden changes.
Low pressure reasons:
- pregnancy;
- hormonal changes;
- the effect of certain medications;
- drug overdose for high blood pressure;
- arrhythmia;
- expansion of blood vessels;
- heart failure;
- heatstroke;
- liver disease.
Factors causing a sharp drop in pressure:
- loss of blood due to bleeding;
- low body temperature;
- too high a temperature;
- diseases of the heart muscle;
- sepsis, blood poisoning;
- dehydration of the body due to vomiting or diarrhea;
- strong allergic reaction;
- medicines and alcohol.
Who can get postural hypotension?
In fact, it can happen to anyone. A decrease in pressure with a sharp change in body position is due to fatigue or after prolonged exposure to the sun or in a stuffy room. Also, postural hypotension can occur in the elderly, and it can also be associated with infectious diseases or psychological problems.
How is hypotension treated?
Lifestyle plays a critical role in treating low blood pressure: frequent walks in the fresh air, exercise, swimming, contrast showers, and adequate rest. People with chronic hypotension need more hours of uninterrupted sleep. To correct low pressure, it is often used massage, reflexology, cryotherapy, magnetotherapy. Such physiotherapeutic procedures improve blood microcirculation, increase the tone of blood vessels.
Medications that a doctor may prescribe to treat hypotension contain caffeine and herbal ingredients that have a stimulating effect. People with hypotension can start their day with a cup of coffee, but caffeine should not be overused as this substance can dilate blood vessels.
Among the plants that help to increase blood pressure are Eleutherococcus, ginseng, hawthorn, Chinese magnolia vine. However, it is possible to treat hypotension with herbs only after talking with a doctor who will determine the appropriateness of using herbal preparations and eliminate the occurrence of side effects.
Katty
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