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What Causes Sudden Drop In The Blood Pressure Level?
I recently experienced a sharp drop in blood pressure followed by lose of consciousness for about 30 seconds. I woke with a sharp pain in my neck between my chin and collar bone and profuse sweating. All symptoms have stopped, including the pain in my neck. I am a 46 year old male, in decent physical condition
Fri, 18 Aug 2017
It seems like a phenomenon called Ortho static hypotension or vasovagal syncope. It happens when sudden drop of blood pressure when a person gets up from lying down or stand for a long time. Drink plenty of water and increase your salt intake a little. Just a little. When you feel dizziness, lie down and Rais rypur foot end.
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