Low blood pressure (hypotension) symptoms may include:įor some people, low blood pressure may be a sign of an underlying health condition, especially when it drops suddenly or occurs with symptoms.Ī sudden fall in blood pressure can be dangerous. It's associated with having very high blood pressure while lying down. Also called Shy-Drager syndrome, this rare disorder affects the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and digestion. Multiple system atrophy with orthostatic hypotension.It might result from miscommunication between the heart and the brain. This type of low blood pressure mostly affects young adults and children. This is a blood pressure drop that happens after standing for long periods. Eating small, low-carbohydrate meals, drinking more water, and avoiding alcohol might help reduce symptoms. It's most likely to affect older adults, especially those with high blood pressure or autonomic nervous system diseases such as Parkinson's disease. This drop in blood pressure occurs 1 to 2 hours after eating. This type of low blood pressure is common in older adults. Causes include dehydration, long-term bed rest, pregnancy, certain medical conditions and some medications. This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing from a sitting position or after lying down. Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension).

It's important to find out what's causing low blood pressure so that it can be treated, if necessary. The causes of low blood pressure range from dehydration to serious medical conditions.

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