Have you ever experienced light-headedness and dizziness when you suddenly rise from a lying or sitting position? A condition where the pressure of blood circulating around the body is below normal is called hypotension. In other words, inadequate blood flow to the essential organs such as the heart, brain, and others may be caused by low blood pressure (aka hypotension). Frequently experiencing low blood pressure may lead to strokes, heart attacks, kidney failure, and other health problems.
To avoid it you should reduce signs and symptoms, raise and keep in control your blood pressure.
Main signs of hypotension may include:
- blurred vision,
- the feeling of lightheadedness,
- depression,
- chest pain,
- weakness,
- temporary loss of consciousness,
- tiredness or lack of energy,
- increase thirst,
- nausea,
- breathing rapidly,
- having clammy skin, etc.
There are many factors that may have an impact on blood pressure such as age, time of the day, workout, body temperature, depression, etc. Being under stress and having a fast heartbeat may increase blood pressure, otherwise, having relaxed may lower your heartbeat, consequently, your blood pressure will reduce.
In order to manage and control hypotension, you should eat a balanced diet, do some healthy lifestyle changes. In case of the regular experience of low blood pressure, consider contacting your doctor to prescribe medication.
Let’s dive in to find out what you should and shouldn’t do during hypotension.
Should
-Avoid being dehydrated by loading up on enough water for the day,
-balance your diet by adding enough nutrients, and eating small portions of low-carb and vitamin B-12-rich meals frequently,
-on the advice of a doctor, raise your sodium intake,
-decrease and limit alcohol intake to avoid dehydration,
-have a day of exercise that raises your heart rate.
Shouldn’t
-eat high-carbohydrate foods,
-consume low-sodium foods,
-consume excessively alcoholic drinks,
-forget about fluid, especially water consumption,
-spend a long time in the hot environment.
Make sure to follow a healthy diet that plays a crucial role in maintaining your blood pressure.
Some foods rich in folates and v B12 can help you to control low blood pressure. Among them are eggs, meat, milk, cereals, pomegranate juice, leafy green vegetables, caffeinated beverages, fruits, nuts, almond milk, beans, seafood, grains, and others.
Read more about which foods can help reduce high blood pressure.
Feel free to contact Dr. G Health if you have concerns about blood pressure. Dr. G provides proactive and preventive health care services to individuals, families, and employers. Our Direct Primary Care (DPC) model creates a direct relationship between the doctor and the patient. DPC benefits patients by improving health outcomes and reducing health care costs. We focus on providing accessible, well-coordinated, and highly personalized primary care for our patients.
