Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is blood pressure that is sufficiently low so that the flow of blood to the organs of the body is insufficient and it causes the patient to develop shock.
Low blood pressure alone, without signs or symptoms, is not always unhealthy.
There are four types of blood pressure which are as follows:
The symptoms of low blood pressure include the following:
Lack of concentration
DIAGNOSIS
The reason for low blood pressure can be investigated with blood tests, imaging studies, and cardiovascular testing to search for heart disease and arrhythmias.
The following may be done to diagnose hypotension:
TREATMENT
Treatment of low blood pressure is determined by the underlying cause. If there is loss of consciousness and other more serious symptoms, seek treatment at a nearby hospital.
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