Low pressure symptoms
Symptoms of low blood pressure resemble sudden onset of fatigue: drowsiness and apathy, and a feeling of severe weakness, especially in the morning. Even a long rest does not save from this.
The most common symptoms of low blood pressure are dizziness, extreme weakness, and even fainting.
Norm and violation
Low pressure symptoms can cause as many problems as high, but they are not always given the proper attention. Low blood pressure occurs when there is not enough force to move the blood through the arteries. Low blood pressure readings are 90 to 60 or less. For some people, however, such levels are the norm; people with such pressure may not experience any symptoms. Typically, symptoms of low blood pressure appear when it drops abruptly.
In general, the term “blood pressure” describes the force with which blood presses against the walls of the arteries. The blood pressure measurement consists of two numbers: the upper is the systolic number, and the lower is the diastolic number. The systolic number is the pressure in the arteries at the moment when the heart contracts and pushes blood, the diastolic number is when the heart muscle relaxes.
Effects on the brain
The most dangerous symptom of low blood pressure is a sign that the disorder has already begun to affect the brain. The brain is the first organ to be compromised if blood pressure drops. Just because it is at the highest point of the body and with low blood pressure, it will be very difficult to fight gravity to get to it. This is why when someone with low blood pressure gets up abruptly, they feel dizzy. Sometimes, in such cases, fainting may even occur. And in the general case, when the brain is not supplied with blood, and therefore oxygen, in sufficient quantities, the symptoms of low blood pressure will be lack of concentration and absent-mindedness.
Low blood pressure can affect not only the brain, but other parts of the body as well. A symptom of low blood pressure can be blurred vision, which can cause nausea. Nausea will be accompanied by changes in the condition of the skin – it will become pale, damp and cold. To this will be added fatigue and thirst.
Low blood pressure can also affect the function of the heart and lungs. The person may find it difficult to breathe so that they take short, quick breaths. Since the heart is not getting enough blood flow, angina or chest pain may also be a symptom of low blood pressure.