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Is low blood pressure more dangerous than high blood pressure?
It is not true. An ideal blood pressure is 120/80mmHg or lower, and high blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg or higher, whatever your age. The lower your blood pressure, the lower your risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease and vascular dementia will be.
Is low blood pressure ever bad?
Also called hypotension, low blood pressure is not a problem if you’re healthy and show no signs or symptoms of the condition. However, abnormally low blood pressure can cause problems such as dizziness and fainting and can be a sign that other serious conditions, such as heart disease, are present.
Why do some people always have low BP?
Clinically low blood pressure may result from a temporary issue, such as dehydration, or a more long-term one, such as a heart condition. Low blood pressure may be genetic or occur as a result of aging . In some cases, a temporary factor, such as pregnancy or dehydration, is responsible.
What should be avoided in low BP?
There are plenty of natural ways and lifestyle changes to raise low blood pressure, including the following lifestyle changes.
- Eat more salt.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Discuss medications with a doctor.
- Cross legs while sitting.
- Drink water.
- Eat small meals frequently.
- Wear compression stockings.
- Avoid sudden position changes.
When to worry about low blood pressure?
If a person with a history of stroke, cardiac event or an infection reports low blood pressure, it is indeed worrisome. Or if along with low blood pressure, the person is also complaining of vomiting, loose motions and severe bleeding, it needs to be checked.
What to do if your blood pressure is too low?
get up slowly from sitting to standing
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