Everyone knows about high blood pressure (hypertension) because it is a quite frequent condition. But there is also a reverse condition called hypotension (or low blood pressure) and there are people who suffer from it as well.
To understand the concept of blood pressure it should be said that it is estimated by the pressure with which a heart pumps the blood away and the pressure of the blood coming into the heart; systolic and diastolic measurements correspondingly.
Our blood pressure is affected greatly by our lifestyle in the first place and also by stress and other factors. The definition of normal blood pressure has changed for a couple of last decades. It used to be 100/60 and now l20-l25/80-85 blood pressure is considered a norm. Correspondingly blood pressure exceeding 140/90 is already high and the one of 100/60 or less is a case of hypotension.
Low blood pressure can be impermanent and be evoked by a number of factors (i.e. dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, blood poisoning and anaesthesia). In this case blood pressure will return to normal in a period of time. But there are also chronic cases of hypotension. Its symptoms are the following: dizziness on standing up (this case of hypotension is called postural or positional), scarcity of energy, weakness, cold sensations in hands and feet, feeling of exhaustion, depression, a ’sinking’ feeling in the heart, dry skin, paleness, and some others. More serious after-effects include body aches and pains, hair loss, dryness in the mouth and eyes, low metabolism, poor bladder function and ability to sweat.
Perhaps people having hypotension suffer less than those who have high blood pressure and the first case is fraught with less severe complications and frequently requires little treatment. But nevertheless if you experience this condition for a prolonged period of time you should go and see a doctor.
Mind that your blood pressure can be affected by a wide range of factors. Let’s enumerate some of them: diuretics, fluid retention, anemia, an overdose of medications or the adverse effects, irregular heartbeat, blood clots, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, low estrogen, poor thyroid function, diabetes and what else. Unhealthy diet can also have its effect; wrong balance of mineral and salt can do it too; lack of activity as well.
There are some recommendations that can help to relieve the condition. A proper diet can make a great difference to the way you feel. Try taking some supplements and review your lifestyle habits. For more precise information and if you feel the need go consult your physician or other healthcare provider.