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HYPOTENSION (LOW BLOOD PRESSURE) - CAUSE, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENT

WHAT IS HYPOTENSION?

Hypotension is low blood pressure; it is generally accepted to be when the blood pressure is lower than 90/60 mm Hg.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Low pressure presents with different symptoms among which are:

• Feeling light headed

• Dizzy feeling or fainting

• Nausea – vomiting or feeling like vomiting

• Fatigue – persistent weakness of the body

• Clammy skin – sweaty skin when you are not engaged in any strenuous exercise even in a normal environment

• Depression – bouts of depression and anxiety

• Loss of consciousness

• Blurry vision

• Rapid or shallow breathing

COMMON CAUSE

A number medical condition could be responsible for hypotension in individuals. Some of these are :

• Pregnancy - Pregnancy expand the circulatory system due to increased demand for blood from both the mother and fetus, this could result in low blood pressure

• Blood Loss – Severe blood loss as a result of an injury

• Heart Problems – blood circulation could be impaired from heart attack owing to faulty valves or heart failure

• Poor Diet – eating non-nutritional food could result in lack of B12, Folate and Iron

• Dehydration – this could be as result of over use of diuretics or from diarrhea and vomiting

• Severe Allergy – Adverse allergic reaction referred to anaphylaxis

• Infection of The Blood Stream – when infections enter the blood stream

• Hormonal Imbalance -Resulting from endocrine disorder e.g., diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenaline insufficiency, low blood sugar

 
RISK FACTORS

While any one could experience low blood pressure, certain factors could predispose some individual more than others.

• Age - Children are more likely to experience low pressure arising from standing for a long time referred to as Neurally mediated hypotension while older adults could experience a drop in pressure after eating, this is referred to as an orthostatic hypotension.

• Medications – Certain medications such as alpha blockers used in the treatment of high blood pressure or prolonged use of erectile disfunction drugs increase the risk of high blood pressure

• Diseases – Underlying medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, heart disease, neurological disease or damage, liver disease and renal dysfunction can increase the risk of having low blood pressure.

NON-MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTENSION (LOW BLOOD PRESSURE)

Strict adherence to a life style change that reduces the risk factors for Low blood pressure is key to leaving a normal life. The following are recommended :

• Increase salt intake – this call for balance so that you don’t take more than required. Eat more fish, meat, crayfish, cheese etc.

• Increase your water intake especially when experiencing diarrhea

• Reduce or limit alcohol intake 

• Increase intake of vitamin B12, sources of B12 includes egg, chicken, fish, low fat dairy products

• Reduce your meal size to smaller portion, eat frequently and cut back on carbohydrate

• Exercise regularly but avoid rigorous exercise

• Change posture slowly instead quickly. After sitting for a considerable time, stand up slowly

• Carefully observe what are your triggers and avoid them

• Regular blood pressure check is very important

• Follow the advice of your Physician.

TREATMENT

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