Blood pressure is the force that the blood applies on the inner walls of the artery. Normal pressure in a healthy person would read 120/80. When the pressure falls below 90/60, the condition is referred to as low blood pressure or hypotension. While low pressure is generally indicative of some underlying health problem, it might appear in otherwise healthy people also.
While some reasons for low pressure are harmless, others can be due to health complications. A heart disease such as low rate of heart, problems in the valves, or failure of the heart causes low pressure. Thyroid disorders, disease in the liver, over dosage of medicines for hypertension, low levels of blood sugar, deficiency of nutrients, side effects of certain medication, or allergy also cause fall in blood pressure. In the initial 6 months of pregnancy, women experience low blood pressure because of expansion of the blood circulation system. Children experience this condition for a while when they exert themselves by standing for long periods of time, have loss of blood or also as a result of dehydration.
PRESSURE
Symptoms of low pressure are dizziness, faintness or lightheadedness. Severe conditions show state of confusion, lapse in concentration, or spells of unconsciousness. Continued low blood pressure can result in depression. Such patients also complain of vision getting blur, tiredness, nausea or skin becoming clammy and cold.
Low pressure affects the heart and lungs. The former manifests as pain in the chest, or angina. While the later causes breathing difficulty, or shallow or rapid breathing If any symptom persists along with headaches, unconsciousness or trouble in speech, immediate treatment is a must.
Signs of Low Blood Pressure PRESSURE
No comments:
Post a Comment