It's important to find out what's causing low blood pressure so that it can be treated, if needed. If the cause of low blood pressure isn't clear or if no treatment exists, the goal is to raise blood pressure and relieve symptoms Depending on your age, health and the type of low blood pressure you have, there are various ways to do this: Other conditions, including dehydration, blood loss, severe infection and a severe allergic reaction, can lead to low blood pressure But, these disorders usually cause a sudden, dramatic drop in pressure, rather than a sustained low blood pressure reading over time. Diseases that can increase the risk of low blood pressure include some heart conditions, such as heart valve problems, heart attack and heart failure
They also include certain nervous system disorders, such as parkinson's disease. When blood flow slows down, cells in the colon don't get enough oxygen, which may result in damage and swelling of the colon's tissues Causes of reduced blood flow may include narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the colon or low blood pressure. The higher pressure is known as the systolic blood pressure The lower pressure occurs during the relaxation of the heart's left ventricle This lower pressure is referred to as the diastolic blood pressure
These things can cause low blood pressure as they impair cardiac function Impaired cardiac function can lead to blackouts and syncope You must relay these events to your cardiologist or internist. An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can also cause low blood pressure In addition, endocrine disorders such as adrenal insufficiency (addison's disease) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can also trigger low blood pressure. Orthostatic hypotension is due to various causes and may be due to medication or underlying disorders
When it is not due to known blood pressure treatment or heart conditions it needs thorough evaluation.
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