Ways to Raise Blood Pressure

Low blood pressure (hypotension) can be a life-threatening condition. Normal blood pressure is 120/80. Any reading lower than these systolic and diastolic readings can be considered hypotension. If you are prone to have low blood pressure, it is extremely important to know the warning signs and get your blood pressure checked regularly. There are also several things you can do to raise your blood pressure.

Symptoms

• Being aware and knowing the signs of low blood pressure will help control the condition. However, symptoms of low blood pressure can sometimes be confused with those of other conditions or diseases. The website Blood Pressure reports that some of the common symptoms of low blood pressure include dizziness, fatigue, fainting spells and lightheadedness.

Causes of Low Blood Pressure

• Many different things can actually cause a person's blood pressure to become low. Blood Pressure identifies these as dehydration, low salt intake, bradycardia and tachycardia. Dehydration can be treated through an intake of fluid and electrolytes, but you should see your physician to determine if this is needed. Low blood pressure can sometimes be triggered by blood pressure medication, and if this is determined to be the cause then your physician will adjust the dosage or even prescribe a different medication.

Raising Blood Pressure

• Blood Pressure recommends some homeopathic methods of raising blood pressure. These include increasing your salt intake, eating enough calories and protein, taking an epsom salt bath, drinking beetroot juice twice a day, taking 30 to 40 mg of Indian spikenard and getting plenty of exercise.
  If these methods do not help to raise your low blood pressure, then you should seek medical assistance. Sometimes, low blood pressure can occur due to a loss of blood, such as a bleed inside the body that may not be immediately apparent.