what can cause your blood pressure to go low?
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['Pregnancy. ... ', 'Heart problems. ... ', 'Endocrine problems. ... ', 'Dehydration. ... ', 'Blood loss. ... ', 'Severe infection (septicemia). ... ', 'Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). ... ', 'Lack of nutrients in your diet.']
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When carrying a baby, your circulatory system expands quickly, which may cause a drop in blood pressure. It's common for your blood pressure to lower in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. Other factors that can contribute to low blood pressure include: dehydration.
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Generally, stress raises blood pressure, so many believe the main (or only) likely cause of low blood pressure is poor breathing. But there may be other causes. Often, after periods of intense anxiety, the body is left feeling very fatigued, and this can contribute to low blood pressure in people.
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There are different types and causes of low blood pressure. Severe hypotension can be caused by sudden loss of blood (shock), severe infection, heart attack, or severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Orthostatic hypotension is caused by a sudden change in body position.
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Orthostatic hypotension can occur for various reasons, including dehydration, prolonged bed rest, pregnancy, diabetes, heart problems, burns, excessive heat, large varicose veins and certain neurological disorders.
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Symptoms of low blood pressure Most doctors will only consider chronically low blood pressure as dangerous if it causes noticeable signs and symptoms, such as: Dizziness or lightheadedness. Nausea. Fainting (syncope)
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Heart problems: Among the heart conditions that can lead to low blood pressure are an abnormally low heart rate (bradycardia), problems with heart valves, heart attack and heart failure. Your heart may not be able to circulate enough blood to meet your body's needs.
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When blood pressure is too low, not enough blood reaches all parts of the body. As a result, cells do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, and waste products are not adequately removed.
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Some symptoms occur when the body tries to increase blood pressure that is low. For example, when arterioles constrict, blood flow to the skin, feet, and hands decreases. These areas may become cold and turn blue.
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['Being overweight or obese. The more you weigh the more blood flow you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. ... ', 'Too much salt (sodium) in your diet. ... ', 'Too little potassium in your diet. ... ', 'Not being physically active. ... ', 'Drinking too much alcohol.']
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Causes of Blood Pressure Changes: Recent intake of caffeine, alcohol or cigarette smoking. This potentially causes an increase in your blood pressure. When you have your blood pressure taken, rest in a comfortable and relaxed position for at least 5 minutes, if possible.
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Signs of high or low blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing. Slow heartbeat. Trouble controlling body movements, twitching, change in balance, trouble swallowing or speaking.
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Most doctors consider blood pressure too low only if it causes symptoms. Some experts define low blood pressure as readings lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic. If either number is below that, your pressure is lower than normal. A sudden fall in blood pressure can be dangerous.
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Symptoms of low blood pressure Most doctors will only consider chronically low blood pressure as dangerous if it causes noticeable signs and symptoms, such as: Dizziness or lightheadedness. Nausea.
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Low blood pressure may be a sign of multiple conditions, including dehydration, severe infection with septic shock, endocrine (hormonal) conditions, some heart diseases, and taking certain medications. Psychological stress is not a known cause of abnormally low blood pressure.
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Taking magnesium with these medications might cause blood pressure to go too low. Some of these medications include nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan), diltiazem (Cardizem), isradipine (DynaCirc), felodipine (Plendil), amlodipine (Norvasc), and others.
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Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is blood pressure that has dropped below healthy levels. It can be caused by dehydration, certain medical conditions and medications, and surgery. It can cause dizziness, blurred vision, headache, and fainting.