Hypotension Physiological

Physiological hypotension

Physiological hypotension is a condition in which blood pressure (BP) is at or slightly below the lower limit of normal.

Physiological hypotension is common in healthy people, especially children and adolescents. It is not a pathology and usually does not require treatment.

The causes of physiological hypotension can be:

1. Age characteristics of the body. In children and adolescents, blood pressure is physiologically lower than in adults.

2. Hereditary predisposition.

3. Insufficient salt intake.

4. Increased heat production in the body (for example, during intense physical activity).

5. Pregnancy.

With physiological hypotension, a person feels normal and usually has no complaints. Sometimes short-term dizziness is possible with a sudden transition to a vertical position.

The diagnosis of physiological hypotension is made when blood pressure levels are consistently low, but adequate for a given person, in the absence of complaints and pathological changes in organs and systems. No treatment is required.