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What Causes Low Blood Pressure?
Question: low blood pressure
Brief Answer:
Different causes are possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Low blood pressure can have different causes, it develop be if you drink little water and sweat much or have diarrhea. Another frequent cause for low blood pressure can be medication induced, sometimes people take medications for blood pressure, which can cause also low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure is seen in some diseases, but in this case there are other specific signs and symptoms for that disease.
Also it is very important whether it an episode of low blood pressure, or it lasts for long time. If it is just an episode of low blood pressure and blood pressure is not lower than 70/40, then you can take some fluids and lie down, if it doesn't regulate in 1-2 hours call emergency. If it is lower than 70/40, then you should see a doctor. If your blood pressure is low for a long time, you should see a doctor to undergo some examinations to find out the underlying cause for low blood pressure.
Take care
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Different causes are possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Low blood pressure can have different causes, it develop be if you drink little water and sweat much or have diarrhea. Another frequent cause for low blood pressure can be medication induced, sometimes people take medications for blood pressure, which can cause also low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure is seen in some diseases, but in this case there are other specific signs and symptoms for that disease.
Also it is very important whether it an episode of low blood pressure, or it lasts for long time. If it is just an episode of low blood pressure and blood pressure is not lower than 70/40, then you can take some fluids and lie down, if it doesn't regulate in 1-2 hours call emergency. If it is lower than 70/40, then you should see a doctor. If your blood pressure is low for a long time, you should see a doctor to undergo some examinations to find out the underlying cause for low blood pressure.
Take care
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
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