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Low Blood PressureLow blood pressure is also known as hypotension
Low Blood Pressure BasicsWe hear so much talk about high blood pressure that many people don’t realize that low blood pressure, or hypotension, can be a problem as well. Hypotension is definitely different from hypertension, which is high blood pressure, or the the opposite of hypotension. Hypotension is a fairly uncommon and gets little attention in the media. Low blood pressure is usually not a serious problem, although in some cases it can be life threatening. There is a wide range of what can be considered "normal" blood pressure and it varies from person to person. But low blood pressure is generally considered to be under 90 systolic and under 60 diastolic. Low blood pressure is a concern because it leads to other heart conditions. It can also be dangerous when blood does not flow to the brain properly and it causes dizziness and fainting. If a person faints during certain activities (such as driving), it could have dire results. Low blood pressure can also cause damage to the organs in the body. When the organs are not getting enough oxygen from blood, many different types of problems can occur, including organ failure. Low blood pressure often goes unnoticed or undetected and can cause serious problems when left untreated but it doesn’t have to be a killer. The sooner you get diagnosed and seek help, the sooner you can reverse the effects low blood pressure is having on your body. If you feel that you have low blood pressure in a dangerous range or if your doctor has already told you that you do, it will be important to sit down with your doctor and try to determine the cause. When you figure out what is causing your low blood pressure, you can work on a plan to increase it to a more normal range or remove the problem that is causing it to be too low and then it will increase on its own. More information is available by searching the Internet for keyword terms and phrases related to low blood pressure, including hypotension, and orthostatic hypotension or postural hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension is low blood pressure that results when someone changes body position, like standing up quickly from a sitting or stooping position. Orthostatic hypotension usually lasts only a few seconds, and is not an ongoing health threat. We have additional information on this website about low blood pressure causes, symptoms and treatment. Click on high blood pressure or hypertension for more information on high blood pressure causes and high blood pressure symptoms.
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