Symptoms and Diagnosis of Low Blood Pressure

Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms and Diagnosis

In this article we’ll discuss the low blood pressure, what are the symptoms of the low bp and how we can diagnose the condition. We will also discuss the common causes of low BP.

What is Low Blood Pressure?

Low blood pressure, medically known as hypotension, is a condition in which the blood pressure is lower than normal blood pressure which is 120/80 mmhg.therefore the blood flow to the brain, heart or other organ is decreased.

What Are the Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure?

Low blood pressure symptoms are listed below:

Lethargic
Fainting
Dizziness
Confusion
Nausea and vomiting
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Rapid breathing
Irregular heart beat
Pale skin

What Are the Causes of Low Blood Pressure?

The causes of low blood pressure are listed below:

Orthostatic Hypotension: it occurs when the person stands too quickly, the body cannot provide the required amount of blood flow to the brain suddenly.
Disease involving central nervous system: disease which affects the brain such as parkinson's , alzheimer etc affects how the brain controls the blood pressure process. The person who has brain related disorders can be affected with low blood pressure.
Heart and lung disease: a person might suffer from hypotension if they have a disease related to the heart or lung. It occurs when our heart beats irregularly and the body cannot provide enough blood to the heart or if the lungs are not working properly.
Anti-hypertensive Medications: low BP can also occur due to the antihypertensive medications ( medication which are given in high BP) such as metoprolol, ramipril ,losartan , etc.other medications can also cause hypotension.
Low blood volume: loss of the blood due to trauma or injury leads to hypotension and dehydration.
Severe illness: life threatening conditions such as heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism , serious allergic reactions, etc can cause hypotension.
Pregnancy: pregnant women commonly suffers from orthostatic hypotension due to increase demand of blood supply to the brain and sometimes when the pregnant women stands quickly their body cannot compensate the blood supply demand to the brain
Hot temperature: low blood pressure is commonly seen in the people who are working in a hot and humid climate , it might be due to dehydration.

Low BP Diagnosis

Low BP or hypotension can be diagnosed easily, you just have to check your blood pressure but it is important to determine the cause behind the hypotension so that effective management plan can be designed according to the patients needs, related test for low blood pressure are listed below:

Note From Ganesh Diagnostic Center

Low blood pressure is a very common condition and it can be due to a variety of reasons. It is important to determine the reason behind your low blood pressure as after the correct diagnosis only effective treatment plans can be designed. Therefore, book your low bp test in Delhi with the Ganesh diagnostic center and get 100% accurate results with a discount of up to 50% off.

FAQ’s

What is the medical term for low BP?

The medical term for Low BP or low blood pressure is also called hypotension

What is the home remedy for low BP?

You can drink a salt water or ORS to manage your low BP at home

What are the symptoms of low BP?

The low bp symptoms are weakness, blurred vision, nausea, etc

What are the common causes of low BP?

The common causes of low BP are chronic conditions, dehydration, electrolyte, low blood volume , etc.

How can I Book An Online Appointment For The Blood Test In Delhi?

Patients can book online appointments for blood tests in Delhi with the ganesh diagnostic center by calling 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333. Patients can also visit the website to check for the different types of blood tests available with price ranges or click here for the appointment.