14 causes of low blood pressure

1. Neurally mediated hypotension
Sometimes, someone that has
stand for a long hour can
suddenly collapse. The condition
is termed 'neurally mediated
hypotension.This disorder causes
blood pressure to drop after

standing for long periods,
leading to symptoms such as
dizziness, nausea and in some
cases, fainting.
2. Pregnancy
Blood pressure normally drop
during the first 6 months of
pregnancy. I know of a pragnant
woman that usually visit the
hospital because of her excessive
low blood pressure.
3. Low blood volume
When you loss blood, your blood
pressure will drop. Therefore, a
fall in blood pressure should be
expected anytime you experience
a loss of blood through accident,
dehydration, severe internal
bleeding etc.
Bacteria infection of the
bloodstream
This is also known as septic
shock. This occurs when bacteria
leave the original site of an
infection and enter the
bloodstream. The bacteria later
produce toxins that affect blood
vessels, leading to abnormal
decline in blood pressure. This is
like a shock because it is fast and
deadly..
Medications
Drugs such as diuretics, drugs
that treat hypertension, heart
medications,tricyclic
antidepressants; erectile
dysfunction drugs, narcotics and
alcohol drugs can cause low
blood pressure.
Iron deficiencies
Some nutrients and minerals
such as iron, folic acid and
vitamins are medically known to
ensure adequate production and
flow of blood. Lack of these
nutrients and minerals will lead
to shortage of blood and
eventually low blood pressure.
Heart and other cardiovascular
diseases
Having problem with your health
and cardiovascular systems can
cause undue low blood pressure.
If you have problem with your
heart valves, low heart rate, heart
attck and heart failure are major
causes of low blood pressure.
Inability of the heart to circulate
blood to necesary organs. can be
a major problem for lowering
blood pressure.
Diabetes
Though, diabetes and high blood
pressure walks hand in hand but
in some cases it causes low
blood pressure.
Low blood sugar
High blood sugar (diabetes) is a
major factor that brings blood
pressure up. Likewise, low blood
sugar brings the blood level
down.
problems with the endocrine
systems
Problem with hormone-
producing glands in the body's
endocrine systems such as an
under-active thyroid
(hypothyroidism), parathyroid
disease and adrenal insufficiency
(Addison's disease) is a major
cause of low blood pressure.
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction to food, drugs,
supplements and other factors
can cause undue fall in blood
pressure.
Long hour of bed rest – This
means that too much bed rest
can bring your blood pressure
down. that is why bed rest is
always recommended for high
blood pressure victims or
patients.
Pregnancy

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