We enjoy the lifestyle we are living and the unhygienic and unhealthy food that we are eating by ignoring the consequences of it. Low blood pressure is generally considered a blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimetres of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic). What's considered low blood pressure for one person might be OK for someone else.
Hypotension usually causes faintness and dizziness in an individual. If you are facing these problems then you should immediately consult your Physician.
Ayurvedic Perspective for Hypotension (Low blood pressure)-
As per Ayurveda hypotension is due to the weakness of digestive fire that may imbalance the three doshas (Vata, Pitta & Kapha). People with Vata type body have poor blood circulation that is the reason for low blood pressure. For Pitta type people poor liver functions & anemia is the reason for hypotension. Kapha body type has congestion and reduces blood flow that may be the cause of low blood pressure.
Sign & Symptoms of Low blood pressure (hypotension)-
lightheadedness or dizziness.
feeling sick.
blurred vision.
Stress
generally feeling weak.
confusion.
fainting.
In an alarming situation, a life-threatening condition can appear & that includes:-
Confusion, Cold body, Pale skin
Calmness, Rapid and shallow breathing, Rapid or sometimes weak pulse rate.
Some factors that may be at higher risk of low blood pressure are:-
Age group:- Low blood pressure may primarily appear in adults older than 65, but it may also affect children and younger adults.
Certain diseases-Parkinson's diseases, Diabetes & some heart conditions can lead to low blood pressure.
Medications- High blood pressure using beta blockers are at greater risk of hypotension.
Some Conditions Lead to Hypotension (Low blood pressure)-
• Health conditions like fever, diarrhoea.
• During pregnancy, women may feel low blood pressure due to expanding level of the circulatory system.
• People with Low blood sugar, parathyroid disease, and Addison's disease sometimes lead to low blood pressure.
• Health conditions like bradycardia, heart failure, heart attack, and heart valve problems are the reason behind low blood pressure.
• vomiting, weakness, and urination cause hypotension. Presence of severe frequent infection in the
bloodstream leads to low blood pressure.
• Sometimes blood loss due to an injury.
Home Remedies for Low Blood Pressure-
• For instant relief drink a glass of water with 1/4 tsp. of salt & sugar in it.
• Eat figs daily. Soak it in a glass of water and eat it in the morning on empty stomach.
• You can consume ½ tsp. of turmeric along with aloe Vera gel. Take this once daily.
• Prepare a herbal tea by adding cinnamon, cardamom, & black pepper. Drink this daily for low blood pressure.
• You can have Black chana soup to maintain your blood pressure level.
