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Why does blood pressure fall

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: January 20, 2017
Why does blood pressure fall
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Low blood pressure is medically known as hypotension. When our pressure is below normal it is important to find out what the cause of this condition are so to receive the most appropriate treatment and thus stabilize our blood pressure. But why does blood pressure fall? At OneHowTo.com we explain some of the most common causes of this condition.

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The values of blood pressure can vary depending on your age, sex and condition. Despite that the World Health Organization has chosen standard values for women and men, under which people can be considered to suffer from low blood pressure.

In women blood pressure below 100/60 mmHg and in men values lower than 110/70 indicate low blood pressure or hypotension. For some people, these values are normal, but if your low blood pressure is causing symptoms, it is worth looking into.

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There is a type of hypotension that occurs suddenly, such as when spending much time at rest and then suddenly get up. This condition is especially worsened in the elderly, as there ability to quickly regulate their blood pressure is decreased. There are people that suffer low blood pressure permanently due to the consumption of certain drugs or substances or because they suffer from certain conditions.

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Blood pressure can be lowered by alcohol, diuretics, pills to treat depression and anxiety, heart medications, painkillers and medication used for certain types of surgery.

It is important that if you suspect you have low blood pressure due to the consumption of medication you do not suspend your treatment until you have consulted your doctor.

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Furthermore, certain diseases can cause blood pressure to drop. Patients with diabetes, heart failure, arrhythmia or who have had heart attacks may have hypotension.

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Other particular conditions such as shock produced following a major accident, bleeding or a heart attack can lead to blood pressure values to fall. Anaphylaxis caused by a serious allergic reaction may also lead to low blood pressure.

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Low blood pressure can occur with certain symptoms which can range from mild to severe, depending on the case. There are several ways to raise low blood pressure. However it is always advisable to visit our doctor to establish why you have low blood pressure and thus find the best solution for our condition.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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