Hypotension
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Hypotension (low blood pressure) can cause symptoms of dizziness and fainting. A blood pressure reading in an adult of 90/60 would be considered low blood pressure. It can be caused by dehydration or serious medical or surgical disorders.[1]
A decrease in blood volume (low blood volume) can cause low blood pressure.[2]
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
Potential treatments[edit | edit source]
- Ginger
- Increased dietary salt intake
- Electrolyte drinks, powder, or tablets
- Compression stockings
See also[edit | edit source]
- Neurally mediated hypotension
- Orthostatic intolerance
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
- Tilt table test
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mayo Clinic - Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- ↑ American Heart Association - Low Blood Pressure
- ↑ Berne, Katrina (Dec 1, 1995), Running on Empty: The Complete Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS), 2nd ed., Hunter House, p. 58, ISBN 978-0897931915
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