Low Blood Pressure or Hypotension, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
1:13 Symptoms of Hypotension
1:45 Causes of Hypotension
3:50 Treatment of Hypotension

Hypotension is low blood pressure.[1] Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood.[2] Blood pressure is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number), which are the maximum and minimum blood pressures, respectively.[3] A systolic blood pressure of less than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or diastolic of less than 60 mm Hg is generally considered to be hypotension.[4][5] Different numbers apply to children.[6] However, in practice, blood pressure is considered too low only if noticeable symptoms are present.[7]

Hypotension is the opposite of hypertension, which is high blood pressure.[2] It is best understood as a physiological state rather than a disease.[2] Severely low blood pressure can deprive the brain and other vital organs of oxygen and nutrients, leading to a life-threatening condition called shock.[3]

Hypotension can be caused by excessive exercise, excessive heat, low blood volume (hypovolemia),[8] hormonal changes,[9] widening of blood vessels,[10] anemia,[11] heart problems,[12] or endocrine problems.[13] Some medications can also lead to hypotension.[14] There are also syndromes that can cause hypotension in patients including orthostatic hypotension,[15] vasovagal syncope,[16] and other rarer conditions.[17][18]

For many people, excessively low blood pressure can cause dizziness and fainting or indicate serious heart, endocrine or neurological disorders.[15]

For some people who exercise and are in top physical condition, low blood pressure could be normal.[19] A single session of exercise can induce hypotension and water-based exercise can induce a hypotensive response.[20]

Treatment of hypotension may include the use of intravenous fluids or vasopressors.[21] When using vasopressors, trying to achieve a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of greater than 70 mm Hg does not appear to result in better outcomes than trying to achieve a MAP of greater than 65 mm Hg in adults.[22]

[beatrixbrennan]

I've suffered from low blood pressure practically all my life. Fainted a couple times and banged my head into the tile floor the last time. There are several things I've done that have immensely improved my energy levels. Firstly, if you're a female, take iron before your period. Also, eating a lot of red meat (at least 2-3 times per week) helps iron levels stay higher. Eat healthy!! Cutting out most sugars and starches seems to help a lot. Take a multivitamin daily. But the MOST important thing of all to maintain energy and pep is to exercise!!!! It is a must to fight this condition and these symptoms. And I fully understand is really hard to exercise when you're dizzy and lethargic. Deep breathing is essential to get oxygen into your cells as well. That's why you eat really healthy for a few days and then slowly start to exercise, doing what your body is comfortable with and then increasing in intensity and amount of time spent. After I did the eating right and exercising, I've never felt better. I'm a 38 year old who suffers from adrenal fatigue, low blood pressure and endocrine issues. There is hope for us. I know that these conditions can cause anxiety and depression so it's really hard to get going sometimes, but you can do it and you will be so glad you did after just a week or two and you'll feel so much better. Good luck to all of you and God bless.

[neeshapatterson]

I neally pass out while driving I can’t talk properly or think, walk like I’m drunk, tingles down the face and legs and numbness

[laurenbahr]

I run low blood pressure for years now. I can walk in for an appt and my pressure will be 86/50. When I was in the hospital last month, it ran on an average of 80/40 and at times lower. I had cellulitis. I pass out very easily. I probably black out almost daily. But I've been evaluated by a cardiologist. All tests are normal. I dont Inow if it's related but I get very severe headaches. My migraines are frequent and severe. Thanks for the video.

[Digitalhunny]

EXERCISE IS THEE MOST IMPORTANT THING ON THIS LIST! In fact you will NEVER feel better or end your nightmare of fatigue until you move around more & force the blood to move around. I promise you that if you can sleep literally ALL DAY & NIGHT LONG, exercising for 3 minutes every hour helps, immensely. Stop about 3-5 hrs before bedtime though. Try jumping jacks, burpees, push ups, jumping rope ect... Come back I chat with me after your 1st week of doing this. 🤗💕

[aalagh]

27 year old and nearly died yesterday bcoz of this. i am always low on salt.. folks pl dont take this lightly. i was sure that i was gonna die bcoz my bp dropped very fast.. and i had severe pain in my body. extreme pain.. but niw i am ok.. obviously was hospitalized u know.. but that was death.. man . scary as hell.. bp was 50 /30

[calebcharles]

I was chilling at home and went to go change the temperature and suddenly walking was really hard and keeping my head up felt impossible I walked back to the bed and basically laid down and just started making my peace in case it was about to be all over and then I must have fell asleep and woke up feeling way better and hasn't happened since but was terrifying

[ThePitbuuull]

Check the hormone progesterone. If it is high, it is probably the cause of low blood pressure

[jamestabang]

So I am most probably dehydrated and low in salt most of the time. Thank you for this very useful info.

[karenyyyy]

I had low blood pressure in my teens and 20s - I was very active and turns out I had a heart condition called ARVC - my stroke volume/cardiac output was horrible - this is probably a rare cause.

I was the lucky recipient of a transplant 2 yrs ago and my blood pressure is still in the 90s/60s now .. hoping the cause is non-concerning this time, but my stroke volume is decreasing … sigh! Thanks for the video!

[itzmehscarlet]

My blood pressure isn’t that low it’s usually 90 over 70 or 90 over 60 but my issue is if I take a fall suddenly my blood pressure drops and I get extremely light headed from just one fall it scares me so much I start crying I always hold on to something for dear life being scared to faint

[Niko-yldu]

Hello, I’m a young male adult who’sfeeling depressed and lacking energy to do things for a long time now. Few weeks ago I tried my grandmas home blood pressure measurement eguiptment and have gotten regurarly low readings since then. Average systolic 69 and diastolic 47. Resting heart rate probably isn’t relevant but it’s also in low 50s.

[topicsandopinions]

Most authentic useful information!! Thank u doctor!!

[x]

:) I have a medical question! Since September last year, I've been having episodes where I get lots of chest pain, I struggle to breathe, I have pins and needles and then I faint. I've been in and out of hospital for weeks, but no one can figure out what's wrong with me. I now have a blood pressure of usually 140 - 169/ 90 -106
What do you think that it may be????
Edit: I am only 14 and it's making quite a big impact on my learning as I have one nearly every day

[bridgetmonica]

I star.t to get sweat falling on my arm from my face when low..And if I exercise omg, about half a hour later, my bp gets even lower..I was told it's because exercise causes vaso dilation, ..It is tge blackness when you move around..I have to drink alot of tea, , eat potato chips ..which helps.

[dickcastle]

i get lightheaded every once in a while, i dont think my blood pressure is dangerously low, but it tends to be on the lower end of normal.

[juleswine]

I had issues lower than even my low normals while in hospital. 81/41

[houriyemouhemadamir]

Great ..may I ask you which app do you use it to make your amazing videos?

[sossbro]

''Dont sit with your legs crossed'' as im sitting here with my legs crossed lmaoooo

[kalelsuperman]

my late grandmother had this problem the last 14 years of her life she passed away june 23 2024, she was 88 years old

[businessgamerprb]

When I get up after sitting or sleeping for a while my head spins sometimes... It's been like that from 2-3 years and i recently lost my mom and after that my head spins every time when i stand up after sitting or sleeping for some time... Someone told me it maybe because of Low Blood Pressure.... My father has low blood pressure so idk if i have it as well... If anyone know what does these symptoms indicate... Pls explain