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So, I did a blood pressure test for a woman and found this
Let's talk about hypotension.
It's a thread
RT for awareness
Let's talk about hypotension.
It's a thread
RT for awareness
Blood pressure drops at one point or the other and often doesn't cause any symptoms. Some conditions can cause hypotension for longer periods and can be dangerous if left untreated. Examples are:
Pregnancy
Large amounts of blood loss via injury
Endocrine disorders like diabetes
Pregnancy
Large amounts of blood loss via injury
Endocrine disorders like diabetes
Some medications can also cause blood pressure to drop. Examples are nitroglycerin, diuretics, erectile dysfunction medicine and so on.
Some symptoms of hypotension are
Dizziness and feeling of vertigo
Fatigue
Nausea
Depression
Blurry vision
Loss of consciousness etc.
Some symptoms of hypotension are
Dizziness and feeling of vertigo
Fatigue
Nausea
Depression
Blurry vision
Loss of consciousness etc.
Types of hypotension are:
Orthostatic hypotension: occurs when you change your position from sitting or lying down to standing up. There might be brief dizziness with this type when you get up.
Postprandial: occurs after eating
Orthostatic hypotension: occurs when you change your position from sitting or lying down to standing up. There might be brief dizziness with this type when you get up.
Postprandial: occurs after eating
Neurally mediated: happens when you stand for a long time and can also be caused by emotional trauma
Shock induced: the most severe type. Shock is when one or more organs do not get enough blood and oxygen to function properly. It can be life threatening.
Shock induced: the most severe type. Shock is when one or more organs do not get enough blood and oxygen to function properly. It can be life threatening.
Staying hydrated and staying away from toxic people who can traumatize you emotionally is a way to reduce your risks of hypotension.
Most importantly STAY HYDRATED
Most importantly STAY HYDRATED
