There have been numerous medications created to combat high blood pressure, also referred to as hypotension. However, medical researchers have had a more difficult time figuring out how to raise blood pressure. Fortunately, there are medication methods to deal with low blood pressure.
Dr. Halina
What is it?
Doctors consider hypotension to be readings lower than 110/70, but there are more factors than just this number. For some people, a pressure of 120/80 is dangerous, while others are fine at 100/60. Signs of a hypotonic crisis include sudden dizziness, loss of coordination, confusion, wobbly legs, weakness, muscle tremors, drowsiness, cold sweats, and chills.
Avoid lying down
When experiencing dizziness and weakness during hypotension, there is a natural desire to lie down. The condition immediately improves, it is easier for the heart to pump blood to the brain, consciousness clears up, and dizziness disappears. So why can't you lie down? ===The longer you lie down, the more the blood vessels in your legs relax, and when you stand up the pressure will fall even lower, wh...
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