Low Blood Pressure Problems & Symptoms

Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is a state in which the blood pressure drops to below 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic. Heart problems, dehydration and malnutrition are the main causes for this condition, prompting problems and symptoms.

Organ Damage

• The main problem that can arise from low blood pressure is damage to the heart or even the brain.

Cognitive Changes

• Of all the symptoms of low blood pressure, a cognitive change is the most common, involving dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness or a loss consciousness. For some, it can impede the ability to concentrate or lead to depression.

Vision Disruptions

• For others, low blood pressure causes a disruption in eyesight, manifesting as blurred or sometimes doubled vision.

Digestive Changes

• It is also quite common for a person suffering from low blood pressure to experience a digestive change, prompting either nausea or thirst.

Respiratory Changes

• With the decrease in blood pressure, less oxygen is actually moving through the heart, causing many people to experience rapid or shallow breathing, leading to fatigue or exhaustion.

Discoloration

• Low blood pressure also causes an almost pale discoloration to the skin, often accompanied by coldness or clamminess.