6. Unsteadiness
Another low blood pressure sign is unsteadiness, which may be in conjunction with feeling dizzy.
If you feel dizzy and unsteady when you stand up suddenly from a sitting, lying, or even squatting position, your blood pressure may be too low. This condition is known as postural hypotension.
Diabetics and pregnant women are particularly susceptible to postural hypotension. During pregnancy, women who are fit and active are also susceptible to low blood pressure.
Pregnancy may lead to lower blood pressure because hormones cause cells and blood vessels to relax. Due to this, less blood pumps through the circulatory system.
5. Blurred Vision
Often, the signs of hypertensive emergencies manifest in the eyes, are more severe, and can cause permanent vision loss. If your blurred vision suddenly begins, it’s important to see a doctor immediately.
In addition to blurry vision, low blood pressure can cause severe headaches, dizziness, and fainting.
Seeking medical attention is imperative, as it can identify and treat any underlying problems. The goal is to prevent further damage to the eye and improve your quality of life.
4. Fainting
People with low blood pressure may experience many of the same signs as someone with high blood pressure.
These signs include feeling lightheaded and dizzy, and can be potentially dangerous because fainting can cause injuries to the head and other parts of the body.
If these signs persist for an extended period of time, it is imperative that you get medical treatment.
3. Tiredness
Many people experience fatigue as a side effect of low blood pressure, but this sign is more likely related to the medications you take for high blood pressure than it is to your heart condition.
Because the signs of high blood pressure are usually subtle, tiredness from this condition is more likely to be due to the side effects of your blood pressure medications or other conditions connected to low blood pressure.
If you do experience excessive tiredness, it’s likely that you may have low blood pressure, and you should consult your healthcare provider to determine what the cause is.
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