The Facts About Low Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is an all-too-common diseasedoctor to check for pregnancy.
plaguing millions of Americans every year. It is soEven more serious is dehydration, or the
common in fact that you are safe to assume thatlife-threatening hypovolemic shock. Dehydration is a
someone you know is taking blood pressure medicineresult of a lack of water in your system, and of
at this very moment. While most people know atcourse, water carries oxygen. So when there is a
least a little bit about high blood pressure, manylack of water, there is a lack of oxygen flowing
know nothing about its opposite, low blood pressure.through your blood. If it becomes too low, you can
So in this article, we'll explore the causes of thisgo into hypovolemic shock because no oxygen is
not-so-well-known ailment, and its possible dangers.reaching your blood tissues. If you go into shock, you
Before we get started, let me say that low bloodcan die within a very short period of time. So if your
pressure is not viewed as a serious ailment comparedblood pressure is not normally low then it drops
to high blood pressure, however, it is not advisedsuddenly, this is cause for alarm.
that your blood pressure go too low regardless. SoOther issues that can contribute to low blood
what is considered low? Well, we know that so-calledpressure are nutritional deficiencies, allergic reactions,
"perfect" blood pressure is viewed to be about 120blood loss, and heart problems. This is why it is
80; so it is recommended to stay at or below that.important to keep tabs on your blood pressure, no
However, when it gets too low, like 90/60,matter which direction it is moving. Both and low and
adjustments may need to be made to bring it uphigh blood pressure readings can cause or be the
some. There only needs to be one low numbercause of serious problems, so it is a good idea to
(diastolic or systolic) for you to have a low reading.watch your blood pressure levels regularly.
So if either number is consistently lower than normalBut before I scare you into running to the doctor
or "perfect" you might want to consider seekingevery day, please consider that what is low for
medical attention to verify that your blood pressuresome may not be low for others. For example, I've
is not a problem.had a blood pressure reading of 100/60 the majority
So what contributes to a low blood pressure reading?of my adult life and doctors always tell me this is
According to medical officials, there are a variety ofnormal. But I am a petite person of small frame and
reasons for blood pressure going lower than normal.light weight so they tell me I'm right on track; blood
Exercise can be a contributing factor, as well aspressure considered "perfect" for others might be a
balanced diet and lack of smoking. So if you havelittle high for me.
made major adjustments in your life and your bloodJust like any other medical issues, you should always
pressure was not high to begin with then it couldtreat low blood pressure seriously. Even though it is
seem a little low when essentially you are still healthy.not as common, and traditionally not deemed as
On the other hand, low blood pressure can be a signserious as high blood pressure, it is still related to
that you are in need of medical attention. Foryour health and should be treated as such. If you can
example, pregnant women (especially in their first 5-6invest in a small blood pressure gauge, you might
months) have a lower blood pressure reading thanwant to make the purchase, just to keep tabs on
normal. So if you're blood pressure is low and you areyour low blood pressure readings and stay on top of
in question of your status, you may want to see ayour health.