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What to do if your blood pressure is too low

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: January 26, 2017
What to do if your blood pressure is too low
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Drops in blood pressure occur when less blood reaches the brain than usual and, therefore, oxygenation is also lower. Although some people have hypotension, drops in blood pressure or fainting normally occur in a timely manner, being more common in summer. It is necessary to know what should be done if a person is in this situation, so on OneHowTo we explain what to do if your pressure is too low.

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Steps to follow:
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When a drop in blood pressure occurs, symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, nausea, blurred vision, weakness, fainting... are presented. At the appearance of the first signs it will be necessary that the person suffering from hypotension lies down on the floor with legs raised. Thus, they will help blood to flow more easily get to the brain.

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Keep the person with their legs about 45 degrees to the ground for a few minutes to facilitate oxygenation, which has been reduced due to the lipothymy or drop in blood pressure.

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It will also be convenient to loosen the clothing of the person who has suffered from a drop in blood pressure, to facilitate breathing. You may need to fan them and it will be essential to avoid crowds around them.

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If conscious, give them a sugary or caffeinated drink -such as coke or some sweets to revitalize them and increase their blood glucose level.

What to do if your blood pressure is too low - Step 4
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In case of fainting and loss of consciousness because of the drop in blood pressure, we should not give them any kind of food, it will be necessary to call emergency medical services.

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It is recommended to place them in lateral position to prevent them from choking on vomit. Medical professionals will carry out other necessary measures after evaluating the situation.

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Although a drop in blood pressure does not have to involve serious complications, it is recommended to visit your doctor if the situation repeats itself frequently. The specialist will assess the situation and try to find the causes for the drop in blood pressure.

If you usually suffer from low blood pressure, you may want to know how to raise low blood pressure where you'll find seveal tips so you are not prone to blood pressure drops, such as eating plenty of salt, carbohydrates and drinking lots of water.

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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Tips
  • If you have it in hand, get a couple of drops of rosemary essential oil and give the person 10 ml of the oil, as it activates the nervous system.

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sherry boling
my blood pressure is 86/57... i am very dizzy and nausous,,, what can i do... also headache

OneHowTo Editor
Hi Sherry,

This is a very low reading and requires you seek medical attention.
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michelle snaggs
what to do to rest my blood pressure
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gary bliss
my blood pressure is 94 over 58 what can i do
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Caron Joanne Thomas
After power-walking, my blood pressure was 93/46/77. It is a rather hot day, but I don't sweat much, and I am 64. Before this my blood pressure was l69/85/78. I have stopped drinking so much diet pop, Now I drink decafinated beverages. I am 107lb. and 5'4". I work out 5 days a week. I was actually put on amlodopine for high blood pressure. Should I remove this drug.
OneHowTo Editor
Hi,

It might be that your lifestyle choices have done the work the drug needed to do, but this could also be an oversimplification. There are many variables, so
you will need to speak to your doctor first. If you provide this information, they will be able to make the right assessment.
Caron Joanne Thomas
My blood pressure seems to fluctuate from 99 to 149 during the day. I have tried everything that I can think of, including all the right health measures. My dad had famil cholerestimia: perhaps I have inherited it. I won't give up before I get the right answer. I am living in Kitchener, On I am a health nut. I had a stroke four years prior to this, and have recovered most of my brain power, except for memory, and end words in a sentence, so I substitute another word! Any suggestions of who to contact. I also have epilepsy, PTSD, mononucleosis. I will keep going. YES!
jeff hess
my wife of 65 years old has had low blood pressure for about 6 months, she has had all kinds of test. It's at a point were she dizzy all the time and falls a lot. and we hardly leave the house, other then that she is fine, thanks jeff hess
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Nat Harmon
I take /'low dose' aspirin every day due to my AFIB. Is that sufficient; or should I take two full doses also?
OneHowTo Editor
This should depend on your doctor's recommendations.
He or she is the best person to advise you on this subject as your doctor is the person that knows your case best.
celina
my blood press is low only 60, will low dose aspirin incresed
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