What could trigger a low blood pressure symptom?
A very common low blood pressure symptom is dizziness or fainting. Medical professionals believe that modest degrees of low systolic pressure are normal in healthy people.
A low blood pressure "spell" can occur whenever you change from a sitting or lying position very quickly.
Most people who experience this hypotensive symptom notice that their body adjusts and compensates very quickly.
Low blood pressure
...if low blood pressure comes on suddenly it might often be an indication of other underlying problems...
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Low blood pressure symptoms are also common with people who have an "impoverished diet", some "wasting disease", impaired adrenal gland function, even pregnancy and emotional shock, according to the Family Medical Guide, Volume 3.
Low blood pressure symptoms such as fainting or dizziness can be caused if you are taking a dosage of anti-hypertensive medication that is too high. If you suspect that this may be the case, let your doctor know immediately.
Similarly, changes in diet and exercise can cause lowering of high blood pressure, which with drug medication can cause further lowering. Hence, self-monitoring and professional medical advice are important.
The optimal or normal level of blood pressure is about 120/80 mm Hg. Low blood pressure occurs when values of 80/60 or lower are obtained. Serious problems can occur in low blood pressure.
| RANGE | SYSTOLIC | DIASTOLIC |
| High | More than140 | More than 90 |
| Normal | 120 | 80 |
| Low | Less than 80 | Less than 60 |
When readings are consistently above 140/90 the condition is high blood pressure or hypertension.
Who needs to know the low blood pressure symptoms? Everyone. Even if you are not suffering from any of the common lifestyle related illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, coronary heart problems, high cholesterol, arthritis, etc.)
Who needs to know the low blood pressure symptoms? Everyone. Even if you are not suffering from any of the common lifestyle related illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, coronary heart problems, high cholesterol, arthritis, etc.)
Do you see why we all need to be aware of, and be able to recognize, these symptoms? Because we may not have a second chance.
Again, everyone needs to be aware of the seriousness of low blood pressure, especially when it is associated with other symptoms such as feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed, poor concentration, nausea, thirst, or other discomfort - it could be indicating other underlying problems.
Where can I find more information on low blood pressure symptoms?
• Health encyclopedias, such as the Family Medical Guide
that I cherish dearly
• Online sources:
Medline Plus Library and the
Mayo Clinic website are two notable ones. I have
found interesting news articles in the archives of news
organizations such as BBC News, CNN, and others. Most of these
articles have been sifted of the technical jargon that could
otherwise make your blood pressure rise. Try them.
• Your local library will carry good books on the subject as well.