Low blood pressure or hypotension is most regularly defined as any reading lower than 90 mmHg over 60 mmHg.
Low blood pressure is a sign that not enough blood is getting to the organs. If this happens for too long, it can cause serious consequences, including: shock, stroke, heart attack, kidney failure etc
Causes
Some of the most common causes include:
- nutritional deficiencies
- prolonged bed rest
- pregnancy
- medications
- severe infections
- allergic reactions
- fall in blood volume
- heart issues
Symptoms
Symptoms may not always be present or obvious with low blood pressure. Some people with low blood pressure have no symptoms. In these people, low blood pressure is generally not dangerous or concerning.
However, even showing one or two symptoms may signal a problem. Some of the Low blood pressure symptoms include the following:
- dizziness
- fainting
- inability to concentrate
- blurred or distorted/vision
- nausea
- fatigue
Natural Remedies
There are plenty of natural ways and lifestyle changes to raise Low blood pressure, including the following;
- Eat more salt
People with Low blood pressure should consider increasing their sodium intake moderately to help raise blood pressure e.g. preferably taking black salt - Avoid alcoholic beverages
Alcohol can Lower blood pressure further, so people with low blood pressure should avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. - Discuss medications with a doctor
Low blood pressure can be a side effect of a variety of medications, If symptoms of Low blood pressure begin after starting a medication, a person should discuss the symptoms with their doctor. - Cross legs while sitting
For people with Low blood pressure symptoms, crossed legs may help increase blood pressure with minimal effort. - Drink water
Drinking more water can help increase blood volume, which can aleviate one of the potential causes of Low blood pressure. - Eat small meals frequently
Eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day may help with Low blood pressure. This is because the smaller meals help prevent a drop in a blood pressure associated with eating larger, heavier meals. - Fruits and Vegetables
Eating fruits and vegetables like beetroot, carrot, mint, lemon, basil, orange, spinach, tomato etc may help increase blood pressure considerably. - Herbal Supplement for Low blood pressure
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Outlook
Unlike high blood pressure, which is associated with many potential health problems, Low blood pressure is often considered a marker of good health. Low blood should not be a concern if there are no symptoms present. However, when Low blood pressure causes symptoms it can be a sign that not enough blood is getting to the organs.