Low Blood Pressure Signs

Be alert and stay in tune with your body's symptoms. Our bodies have an extraordinary method of communicating to us that something is wrong. Don't ignore your body, but listen to it. Experiencing low blood pressure signs can mean underlying problems. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider if you have low blood pressure signs.

Common Low Blood Pressure Signs

• Low blood pressure affects how the body pumps and uses blood. A sudden feeling of dizziness or fainting is a common sign of low blood pressure. Other low pressure signs include tunnel vision, sudden headache in the back of the head and feeling unbalanced. If you experience these often, check with your doctor. Buy a blood pressure monitor and check your blood pressure when you feel dizzy or faint. Record your readings. Take the readings with you to the doctor.

Postural Low Blood Pressure

• Postural low blood pressure or hypotension can happen when you stand up. All of a sudden you will feel weak, dizzy or like you are about to faint when you rise from a sitting position to a standing position. Some people feel the postural low blood pressure when they go from a lying down position to a sitting position.

  Avoid being in stationary positions for extended periods of time, if you experience postural low blood pressure. Sit up or stand up slowly to give your body time to adjust to the changes and reduce the dizziness.

Postprandial Low Blood Pressure

• Postprandial low blood pressure is normally the result of blood collecting in the stomach area of the body during and after digestion. As a result, you will feel dizzy, weak or faint shortly after eating a meal. Dehydration, low salt and anxiety during meal times can increase your chances of having postprandial low blood pressure.

  Eat small meals. Eat slowly. Be certain to chew your food completely and eat slowly. Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and with each meal. These will help to reduce the postprandial low blood pressure signs.

Underlying Health Issues

• It's not uncommon to be alarmed and concerned when blood pressure is too high. However, many people don't worry when blood pressure is too low. Low blood pressure signs are an indication that there could be other underlying health issues that need to be addressed and taken care of. Always let your healthcare provider know if you experience low blood pressure signs.

Medications

• Some medications can cause low blood pressure signs. Be aware of your symptoms and when they occur. Write down any instances when you suddenly felt weak, dizzy or like fainting. Let your healthcare provider know that you are experiencing these problems. They could be due to a new medication prescribed for you or a change in dosage of a medication.