What are the causes of low blood pressure?

Many people are affected by high blood pressure, for example, overweight people. However, there are also people who deal with low blood pressure, a complaint that is not heard so often. Low blood pressure can cause insufficient oxygen to reach the brain. Oxygen is transported through our blood to our brain. If too little oxygen gets to your brain, there is a chance of fainting and you will become dizzy. But what exactly can be the causes of low blood pressure?

 

Heredity

Heredity can be a cause of low blood pressure. If many people in a family suffer from low blood pressure, heredity is often involved. This heredity then often continues for generations. There is nothing you can do about heredity, but you should be careful if you have low blood pressure due to heredity. You have to watch carefully what you eat and it is also important that you consume enough salt. Also, measure blood pressure regularly with a good blood pressure monitor.

 

 

dehydration

Dehydration is one of the most common causes of low blood pressure. You can become dehydrated in several ways. Often dehydration is caused by not drinking enough. Therefore, if you are prone to low blood pressure, it is important to drink enough. But of course it is also possible to lose lot of fluids in other ways. For example, if you sweat a lot in a short period of time. When you sweat a lot, you lose a lot of salt and fluids. In addition, there are a number of other causes that can cause dehydration. If you have diarrhea, it can lead to dehydration. Extreme heat and high fever can also be causes of dehydration.

Brief overview of dehydration are:

  • Diarrhea
  • High fever
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Certain medications

Drinking a little more water and eating salty foods can help remedy low blood pressure .

 

Problems with the heart

Heart problems can also cause lower blood pressure. When your heart stops functioning properly, it means that blood will not be pumped through your body as efficiently. This will also cause oxygen not to reach the brain as easily. As a result, there is a chance you may faint or other symptoms may occur. If you suffer from low blood pressure, it is therefore always wise to consult your doctor.

 

Medication

Medication is often another cause of low blood pressure. Certain medications have side effects. These side effects can cause you to have low blood pressure. If you are taking other medication, it is wise to read the information leaflet. If you get low blood pressure due to medication, you can consult a doctor. A doctor may then prescribe other medications. This will ensure that your blood pressure will return to normal. If this is not the case? Then there is often another cause underlying low blood pressure.

 

Do you suspect you are suffering from low blood pressure, but you are not sure? Some of the symptoms include:

  • A weak feeling throughout your body
  • Not being able to see clearly
  • Nauseous
  • "Dizzy" in your head, light-headed

Remember to always consult a doctor if you suspect you have low blood pressure. So the cause of low blood pressure can be due to several reasons.

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