La low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure is lower than what is considered normal.
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels and is measured with two values: systolic pressure (while the heart beats) e diastolic pressure (while the heart rests between beats).
The typical healthy blood pressure is: 120/80 mm hg, however, it is not uncommon for numbers to fluctuate throughout the day, regardless of health status; the state of hypotension occurs when these values are less than 90/60 mm hg.
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Low blood pressure symptoms
Symptoms can include:
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Feeling cold
- Feeling thirsty
- Inability to concentrate
- Nausea
- Wheezing
- High sweating
Low blood pressure it can be caused by the use of certain drugs, by states of severe shock, by stroke or by other pathologies.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor, who will be able to prescribe all the necessary tests and tests.
Tips for increasing blood pressure
Drink a lot of water
La dehydration can cause hypotension; you can get dehydrated not only by drinking a little water, but also through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, strenuous exercise and excessive sweating.
Follow a balanced diet
Low levels of vitamin B12, folic acid e iron they can cause anemia; this condition occurs when the body cannot produce enough blood and a drop in blood pressure occurs.
Eat smaller meals
A large meal could lower blood pressure; eating smaller meals and cutting back on carbs could help keep blood pressure stable.
Limit alcohol
Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration and interact with some medications.
Eat more salt
Sodium helps raise blood pressure, but should only be added to unprocessed foods; the transformed ones already contain a lot of it.
Check your blood sugar
Diabetes and high levels of cup sugar in the blood can lead to a drop in blood pressure.
Check your thyroid
Hypothyroidism occurs when not enough thyroid hormones are produced; this condition can cause blood pressure to drop.
Wear compression stockings
Using compression stockings can prevent blood from accumulating in the legs; this helps relieve orthostatic hypotension, which is low blood pressure due to standing.
Exercises and training and low blood pressure
THEphysical exercise can be a valuable ally in case of hypotension, as it helps improve blood circulation and causes a temporary increase in blood pressure, which should gradually return to normal once you are finished exercising.
Le aerobic activities, such as swimming, running, cycling, require greater strain on the cardiovascular system, which has to pump quickly to deliver oxygen to all muscles; in case of hypotension it is better to avoid excessive effort.
This does not mean that you cannot play sports, on the contrary; you can opt for moderate physical activity, which does not involve sudden changes in posture, which can trigger symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision and nausea.
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