Low Blood Pressure: Causes and Treatment
What is low blood pressure? Arterial pressure is the force with which circulating blood acts on the walls of blood vessels. It is expressed as systolic / diastolic, for example, 120/80. The upper value is systolic blood pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries, when the muscles of the heart contract and pump blood. The lower value is diastolic, which is the pressure in the arteries, after contraction of the heart muscles. The upper value is always higher.
Low blood pressure (or hypotension)leads to the fact that blood can not deliver enough nutrients and oxygen to such human organs as the brain, kidneys, heart, etc. As a consequence, they do not function normally.
Unlike high, low blood pressurepressure is determined, first of all, by signs and symptoms, and not by a certain figure. Some people may have a 90/50 pressure without symptoms, while others may develop symptoms at 100/60.
Low blood pressure in healthy people withoutno symptoms or damage to internal organs in treatment is needed. But health problems can occur when it falls suddenly, and the brain loses its adequate blood supply. This can lead to dizziness. A sudden fall occurs most often in a person who rises from an inclined position or abruptly gets up. Such a drop in numbers is called postural, or orthostatic, hypotension. If it is lowered in the case when a person stands for a long time, then this is a neuro-mediated hypotension.
The risk of developing this disease increases withyears, in part because of normal changes in the aging process. In addition, blood flow to the brain and heart muscle decreases with age as a result of deposits in the blood vessels. It is estimated that between 15% and 25% of older people have postural hypotension.
In addition, both low lower blood pressure and upper blood pressure can be caused by the following:
• Arrhythmia;
• hormonal problems, such as hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus or hypoglycaemia;
• some medicines;
• heart failure;
• Pregnancy;
• dilated blood vessels;
• liver disease;
• Heat shock.
A sudden and sudden drop in blood pressure is life-threatening. The causes of this type of hypotension include:
• loss of blood due to bleeding;
• low or high body temperature;
• sepsis, severe infections;
• severe dehydration due to vomiting, fever, or diarrhea;
• reaction to alcohol or drugs;
• severe allergic reaction - anaphylactic shock.
If you have low blood pressure, the treatment will have the following directions:
1. Diet:
- Increase the amount of salt in the diet. Although this method can be useful for patients with hypotension, the supplement should be used in moderation and at the doctor's discretion. Too much salt in the diet can lead to heart problems.
- Increasing the amount of water can also help in treatment, especially if the cause is related to dehydration.
- Foods high in carbohydrates canhelp increase pressure. In addition, prevent it from falling, you can eat several times a day, in small portions, whole-grain foods, proteins, fruits and vegetables.
2. Compression stockings:
They are available without a prescription in pharmacies, they can bewear as a home remedy for treating low blood pressure. They not only can reduce pain and swelling in the legs, but also will not allow blood to stagnate in the limbs.
3. Changing the position of the body:
- Too fast lifting from the prone position can cause a sudden drop in pressure. To prevent this, take your time, sit down before you get up.
