The Cause Of Low Blood Pressure

While most everyone understands the health risks associated with having high blood pressure, very few people realize that having low blood pressure can also create serious health issues of its own. What is the cause of low blood pressure? Let's take a closer look.

Low blood pressure, also called Hypotension, is generally diagnosed when your readings are consistently below 90/60. What happens to your body when you have these low blood pressure readings?

Lower than normal readings can cause dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. Severe cases can become a dangerous medical condition causing low blood flow to the brain which can lead to shock and heart attacks.

What Are The Causes Of Low Blood Pressure?

Some of the most common causes include:

Antidepressants - If you're taking antidepressants, different ones can cause different reactions within your body. Talk to your doctor about any changes in your health when taking various prescription drugs.

High Blood Pressure Medication - When you're being given medications to control your high blood pressure, often times it can lead to low blood pressure. That is why follow up visits with your doctor are so important when starting any new treatment program.

Alcohol - You may already know this one, but drinking alcohol can have a dangerous effect on your blood pressure.

Heart Medications - Diuretics - Anti-Anxiety Medications - All of these can lead to a dramatic drop in blood pressure readings and must be monitored carefully.

Some other causes can be:

Dehydration - Heart Attack - Fainting - Shock - Low Blood Sugar - Diabetes

One of the most common causes can be from getting up suddenly from a lying down position. This can easily happen to anyone and is not in and of itself an area of concern.

If you experience any of these causes of low blood pressure, call your doctor or health care provider immediately. This can be a sign of more serious health problems and should be taken seriously.