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Health advice for hypotension
Please suggest some tips to avoid low blood pressure.
(28 Jan 2008)
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Avoiding Low Blood Pressure
You have probably heard quite a lot about the dangers of high blood pressure. For millions of people, high blood pressure is life threatening and requires careful monitoring. However, for many other people, high blood pressure is not the problem.
In fact, they must think about their blood pressure being too low.
If you think that low blood pressure is good, then you are partially right. For some people, low blood pressure is quite normal.
Athletes and those who are in excellent cardiovascular health may in fact find that their blood pressure is normally low. When you have to worry is when your normal range blood pressure suddenly falls or when an elderly patient suffers from low blood pressure. Drops in blood pressure can cause health problems and many doctors want to keep an eye on such medical conditions.
So, how do you avoid low blood pressure? Here are some ways to make sure that you do not suffer from this problem.
First of all, make sure you take it slow when you are standing up from a sitting position or when you sit up from a prone position. Sometimes, a sudden change in your position can cause blood to pool and deprives your brain of vital blood flow. This is often a temporary problem, but it can cause feelings of dizziness or even fainting.
If you have chronic problems with low blood pressure, your doctor may recommend that you wear compression stockings. These cover your calves and can help restrict the blood flow to your legs. This will help with your circulation and will keep your blood pressure in the normal ranges.
Exercise can also help with circulation. You don’t have to run or participate in high impact exercise everyday, but a walk around your neighborhood two or three times a week will help.
Keeping your body hydrated will also help prevent low blood pressure. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine. Water and sports drinks are perfect for your low blood pressure.
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answered by A K on 28 Jan 2008, 3:16:00
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