Low Blood Pressure
Many times having low blood pressure is not that serious, which is why it’s important to consult with your doctor. There are a variety of medical conditions that can cause low blood pressure, such as:
- Heart problems
- Pregnancy
- Thyroid conditions
- Blood loss
- Severe infection
- Allergic reactions
- Lack of vitamins
- Various medications
This is why it’s so important to get yearly checkups. The first thing your doctor will check for is your blood pressure because if there’s something off, he/she can help diagnose a health issue. When checking your blood pressure, your doctor will check for the systolic pressure, which is the amount of pressure your heart generates when pumping blood through your arteries to the rest of the body and the diastolic pressure, which refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries when your heart is at rest between beats. Anything lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic is considered low blood pressure. If either one of those numbers go lower than that, even if one of the numbers is average, then you have low blood pressure.
In addition to feeling woozy, people that suffer from low blood pressure can also suffer from blurry vision, fainting, nausea, weakness, or sleepiness. If you suspect you might suffer from low blood pressure, don’t self-medicate and eat tons of salt, instead visit your doctor.
