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Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure during and after each heart beat is much lower than usual. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body do not get enough blood. Dizziness or li...

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Symptoms
Symptoms may include: Blurry vision; Confusion; Dizziness; Fainting (syncope; Lightheadedness; Sleepiness; Weakness. A ...
Causes
Blood pressure that is borderline low for one person may be normal for another. The most important factor is how the bl...
Tests
The health care provider will examine you and try to determine what is causing the low blood pressure. Your vital signs...
Treatments
Hypotension in a healthy person that does not cause any problems usually doesn't require treatment. If you have signs o...
Drugs
  • fludrocortisone
  • midodrine
Supplements
  • ma huang
Complications
Injury from falls due to fainting; Shock.
Prevention
If you have low blood pressure, your doctor may recommend certain steps to prevent or reduce your symptoms. This may in...
Doctor Specialties
When you have symptoms from a drop in blood pressure, you should immediately sit or lie down and raise your feet above ...

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