Hypotension – Is your blood pressure too low?

Hypotension is widely known as low blood pressure. Blood pressure reading that is lower than 90/60mmHg is classified as low blood pressure. Not everyone with low blood pressure display symptoms, however, if you experienced symptoms you may need to seek medical advice and treatment.

Signs of low blood pressure:

• Poor concentration
• Weakness
• Blurred vision
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Fainting
• Pale skin
• Shallow, fast breathing

Causes of low blood pressure:

• Lack of nutrition: Diet without folic acid and vitamin B-12 will result in anaemia which caused low blood pressure.
• Some specified type of medications: Some medicines that used to treat Parkinson’s disease can lead to low blood pressure.
• Loss of blood: Internal bleeding or severe injury that caused a critical loss of blood will lead to a rapid drop in blood pressure.
• Pregnancy: Drop of blood pressure during the early stage of pregnancy is common.
• Continuing rest on the bed for a long period

Ways to lessen signs of low blood pressure yourself:

DO: Drink sufficient water to avoid dehydration

DO: When waking up from bed, change your position slowly from lying to sitting on the bed before standing up

DO: Sleep with your head raise up about 15cm from bed

DO: Eat more frequent with smaller meals

DON’T: Too much of alcohol consumption

DON’T: Sit on a chair or lay on the bed for too long

DON’T: Sudden posture change or bend down

DON’T: Drink tea or coffee after evening hour

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Reference: nhs.uk. 2020. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). [online] Available at: <https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/low-blood-pressure-hypotension/>