Dangers Of Low Blood Pressure

What Happens With Low Blood Pressure?

The dangers of low blood pressure are often overlooked because there is so much discussion and media attention about high blood pressure. But make no mistake, hypotension, or blood pressure that too low, can also present some serious health risks. 

Normal blood pressure varies from person to person, but a good blood pressure reading is usually considered to be around 120/80. Low blood pressure, on the other hand, would be under 90/60. But it can be difficult to define exact numbers because what's normal for one person may be excessively low for someone else.

Low blood pressure causes and symptoms Here's what happens with low blood pressure. Your heart isn't forcing enough blood through your circulatory system, and therefore your brain and other vital organs are not getting enough oxygen. One of the most serious dangers of low blood pressure is organ damage or even failure. When the brain isn't getting enough oxygen, you feel light-headed and you may even faint. Fainting is one of the most common symptoms of low blood pressure. It presents a special danger because when you faint, you're likely to be injured when you hit the floor or the ground.

Other symptoms of low blood pressure are easy to miss, and as a result low blood pressure often goes unnoticed and untreated. It can also be difficult to determine the causes of low blood pressure, so it's important to talk to your doctor about it to agree on the best course of treatment as soon as possible. For additional information on these topics click on low blood pressure causes and low blood pressure symptoms.

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