What is the optimal blood pressure level for a person? Current data studies give the answer as less than 120/80 mmHg, and the lower the better within a certain range. Is there a limit? The answer is as long as it does not cause an inadequate blood supply.
If my blood pressure is always around 85/55mmHg, do I have health problems? Do I need to be treated?
As long as you do not have symptoms of low blood pressure, it is not a health problem and there is no need to treat it. However, if your low blood pressure is causing some symptoms of inadequate blood supply then it may be a health problem and needs to be treated. These symptoms include.
1. vertigo or dizziness, lightheadedness
2, fainting
3. Dehydration and extreme thirst: Dehydration can sometimes cause a drop in blood pressure. However, dehydration is not a sign of low blood pressure. Fever, vomiting, severe diarrhea, excessive diuresis, and strenuous exercise can all cause dehydration. Even mild dehydration (1-2% body weight dehydration) can cause weakness, dizziness and fatigue.
4.Lack of concentration
5.Blurred vision
6.Nausea
7.Low body temperature, wet and cold, pale
8.Shallow and fast breathing
9.Fatigue
10.Withdrawal
As long as there are no symptoms, low blood pressure is not a problem. However, if your usual blood pressure is higher than this or if you have any of the above symptoms, then you may have some underlying cause of the disease.
Low blood pressure can occur in the following situations.
1. prolonged bed rest
2. Pregnancy: Blood pressure is usually lower during the 24 weeks of pregnancy.
3.Decreased blood volume: For example, trauma, dehydration, blood loss, and heavy sweating can cause lower blood pressure.
4, drug effects: many drugs can cause blood pressure lowering, such as diuretics and other antihypertensive drugs; treatment thanks to your drugs; drugs for Parkinson’s disease; tricyclic antidepressants; drugs for impotence (such as sildenafil, commonly known as “Viagra”), especially in combination with nitrates can cause fatal hypotension. Narcotics and alcohol; some other prescription and over-the-counter medications combined with antihypertensive drugs can also cause unexpected hypotension.
5, heart disease: heart disease that can cause hypotension are bradycardia, heart valve disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure. This is when the heart’s pumping capacity can no longer meet the needs of the body.
6, endocrine diseases: for example, hypothyroidism, parathyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency, hypoglycemia, and even some diabetic conditions, can cause a state of hypotension.
7, severe infection (infectious shock): Infectious shock generally occurs after infectious bacteria (such as initial lung infection, abdominal or urinary tract infection) enter the bloodstream. The bacteria produce toxins that affect the blood vessels after causing a severe life-threatening decrease in blood pressure.
8, allergic reactions: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction, such as the penicillin allergy we know, in addition to some people are allergic to peanuts, and some people have severe allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings. This type of shock is characterized by dyspnea, hives, itching, throat edema, and a sharp drop in blood pressure.
9. Neurally mediated hypotension: Unlike postural hypotension, this hypotension often occurs after prolonged standing, causing dizziness, nausea, and fainting. This condition occurs mainly in young people, and its occurrence is caused by poor information transmission between the heart and the brain.
10. Nutritional deficiencies: For example, lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid can cause megaloblastic anemia and cause hypotension.
Severe hypotension may indicate.
1, the presence of serious heart, endocrine or neurological diseases;
2, lack of oxygen and nutrients supply to the brain and other vital organs, eventually causing fatal shock.