Low Blood Pressure Readings
Low blood pressure readings can be an indicator of a serious problem with your health. When you suffer from this condition, the pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries drops, and there is less oxygen and blood being pumped to the organs.
When you get a blood pressure reading, you will notice there are two numbers indicating your current levels; the first number is named the systolic number. The systolic pressure reading is the value given to the pressure when the heart is pushing out blood. The second number is called the diastolic number and the value indicates the blood pressure between each heart beat.
In average, doctors consider low blood pressure readings when the numbers are minor than 90/60. However, they also note that each individual is different and the differences must be taken into account when making the blood pressure reading and analyzing the results. Healthy, fit people for example tend to have lower normal levels than overweight people.
A 90/60 reading means that there are 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and 60 millimeters of mercury in an individual, each one referring to systolic/diastolic pressure levels.
Low blood pressure reading can appear as a result of certain conditions and stages in life. Pregnancy is one of the factors interfering with normal blood pressure. During the first 24 weeks of pregnancy both types of pressure drop, but this is a normal event. Other causes of hypotension readings also include heart problems, endocrine problems, dehydration, severe infection, lack of nutrients, allergic reactions and blood loss.
However, conditions are not the only factors affecting readings of low blood pressure. Some medications can provoke this negative effect in our health. Especially alpha and beta blockers, diuretic, certain rugs for Parkinson’s disease, antidepressants and even meds used to treat hypertension problems.
You’ll notice you are suffering from this condition because of the classic symptoms of low blood pressure, which include dizziness, fainting, confusion, nausea, feeling cold, clammy hands and feet. It is important to treat this condition quickly. In the cases of sudden drops of blood pressure, you should call emergency to avoid serious problems with your health.