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Low Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure, or hypotension, does not sound like it could be very detrimental to someone's health. Besides, high blood pressure is the one that always comes up in discussions of heart disease and other health problems. For athletes and people that strive to stay physically fit, low blood pressure is actually a sign of good health. However, this may sometimes this couldn't be further from the truth.

People with low blood pressure may often faint or feel dizzy, and even worse, it may denote the presence of serious heart, endocrine, or neurological disorders. When blood pressure is at a dangerously low level, the brain and other essential organs may experience a shortage of oxygen and nutrients, causing a lethal state known as shock.

Causes

Aside from athletes and those dedicated to staying in shape, nonsmokers and people who watch what they eat tend to have low blood pressure too. Even if you appear to be healthy, the American Heart Association has identified a number of risk factors related to low blood pressure that may affect you. These include:

  • Pregnancy
  • Medication
  • Heart problems
  • Endocrine problems
  • Dehydration
  • Blood loss
  • Severe infection
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nutritional deficiencies

Symptoms

People with low blood pressure could be in top physical form, have strong cardiovascular systems, and be very resistant to heart attack and stroke. But, hypotension may indicate the existence of hidden complications, particularly when it abruptly falls or is accompanied by the following irregularities:

  • Dizziness or wooziness
  • Passing out
  • Inability to focus
  • Blurry vision
  • Nausea
  • Cold, moist, pale skin
  • Shortness of breath
  • Exhaustion
  • Despair
  • Thirstiness