WHAT IS LOW BLOOD PRESSURE - HYPOTENSION

HYPOTENSION 

WHAT IS IT ?

    

There are several types of low blood pressure.

People who always have low blood pressure have Chronic Asymptomatic Hypotension. They usually have no signs and require no treatment. This is normal for them.  

ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION

This type occurs when standing up from a lying down or sitting position. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded or  even faint. The drop in blood pressure usually lasts a few seconds.

This type of hypotension is usually a sign of another medical condition. Therefore treatment would be for the underlying cause.

Some people suffering from orthostatic hypotension may also suffer from high blood pressure when lying down. 

A form of Orthostatic Hypotension called     POSTPRANDIAL HYPOTENSION

is a sudden drop in blood pressure after a meal.

People who have high blood pressure or a central nervous system disorder are at increased risk of this type of hypotension.

NEURALLY MEDIATED HYPOTENSION

With NMH blood pressure drops after you have been standing a long time. You may feel dizzy, faint or sick to the stomach.   NMH can also occur as the result of an unpleasant, upsetting or scary situation.

NMH is most common in children and young adults.

SEVERE HYPOTENSION LINKED TO SHOCK 

Shock is a life threatening condition in which blood pressure drops so low that the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs cant get enough blood to work well.

Blood pressure drops much lower in shock than in other types of hypotension.

Many factors can cause shock, such as   SEVERE BURNS,  ALLERGIC REACTIONS,  POISONING,

CERTAIN  SEVERE INFECTIONS.

Shock can be fatal if not treated right away.