Perhaps you have read or heard somewhere before that high blood pressure is also sometimes referred to as the “silent killer”. It’s for the fact that it does not generally cause any symptom.
So in other words, it’s very much possible for an individual to be already suffering from high blood pressure and yet not know about it because he or she feels absolutely fine — the presence of the terrifying medical condition is only reveled upon having his or her blood pressure checked by a health care provider.
Low blood pressure, on the other hand, tends to produce a wide variety of symptoms, and this article will focus on those things that may be experienced or encountered by someone whose blood pressure is lower than usual.
It’s Actually Generally Better
If truth be told, a blood pressure reading that’s lower is better than something that’s higher because it can keep the arteries and also heart from being damaged — the reason why high blood pressure is a very dangerous matter is the fact that it can wreak havoc on the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system, health authorities confirm.
Your blood pressure is considered as normal if it’s between 90/60 mm Hg and 120/80 mm Hg. Needless to say, any reading that’s lower or higher than this is considered as abnormal, although it’s important to note that in some instances the blood pressure can be expected to go lower or higher — but that’s another story.
However, it is regarded as a serious problem if the blood pressure reading is below 90/60 mm Hg and all sorts of unfavorable symptoms are being experienced by the individual.
Many Things Can be Blamed for It
Before we take a look at some of the things that you may encounter if your blood pressure is lower than normal, let us first take a quick look at some of the reasons why it can come into being in the first place.
According to health authorities, there are many different things that can cause your blood pressure to drop. One of the simplest reasons behind it is dehydration — if you’re not consuming plenty of water, it’s not unlikely for your blood to thin and your blood pressure to decrease. Some other symptoms include severe thirst, headaches, dizziness, lethargy, weakness and heart palpitations.
Other usual causes of a low blood pressure reading include being pregnant, decreased circulation due to matters related to the cardiovascular system, severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), blood loss due to an injury, and endocrine problems such as diabetes and thyroid disease.
The Various Symptoms
Now that you know that low blood pressure is a blood pressure reading that’s below 90/60 mm Hg and that it can be blamed on all sorts of things, it’s time for us to take a look at the symptoms associated with it.
Having low blood pressure may keep some of your cells, tissues and organs from getting enough oxygen and nutrients. This is the reason why the problem can cause the following:
Fatigue
It’s very much possible for you to feel weak and exhausted if your blood pressure is lower than what’s regarded as normal as your muscles are not getting plenty of oxygenated blood.
Cold and clammy skin
Having low blood pressure may hamper proper blood circulation, and this can leave your skin feeling cold and moist to the touch, and it may look pale as well.
Dizziness and lightheadedness
Your brain, too, may fail to get plenty of oxygen, and this is the reason why you may feel dizzy or lightheaded most especially when sitting, standing and walking.
Confusion
Due to the fact that your brain is deprived of oxygen, it’s not unlikely for it to function less optimally and thus cause confusion which is more commonly seen in the elderly with low blood pressure.
Fainting
If your brain gets really deprived of oxygen, it’s very much possible for you to faint — this allows your brain to be provided with oxygenated blood as it’s placed at heart level.
