Hypotension

Hypotension is a condition in which a person's blood pressure drops below normal values. Normal pressure is considered to be between 100-140 mm Hg. for systolic (upper) and 60-90 mm Hg. for diastolic (lower).

The causes of hypotension may be:

1. Taking certain medications, including those used to treat hypertension, sedatives, and antidepressants.

2. Dehydration of the body.

3. Blood loss due to injury or bleeding.

4. Disorders of the endocrine system (for example, Addison's disease).

5. Diseases of the nervous system (damage to the autonomic nervous system).

6. Infectious diseases (sepsis).

Symptoms of hypotension: weakness, dizziness, nausea, loss of consciousness. With prolonged hypotension, cerebrovascular accidents and even stroke are possible.

To treat hypotension, it is necessary to eliminate its cause and increase blood pressure by taking medications and replenishing the volume of circulating blood. In some cases, hospitalization is required. Prevention of hypotension involves regular monitoring of blood pressure and timely treatment of chronic diseases.

Hypotension is a disease characterized by low blood pressure in the arteries. This can be caused by various reasons such as chronic fatigue, lack of sleep, stress, heart disease and other factors.

Hypotension can occur in both young and elderly people. However, for older people, hypertension is