What if you lower blood pressure?
During the day, blood pressure is maintained at constant values, with normal 130/80 mmHg. If for some reason you pressure drops sharply, hypotension exhibited symptoms as a result of reduced influx of blood to different organs including the brain.
The characteristic symptoms are dizziness, blurred vision, faintness, palpitations and general weakness. These symptoms increased in importance and duration depending on the cause of the decrease in blood pressure.
Some of the causes that produce hypotension features are the abrupt changes of position, medication, overheating, dehydration, or stay for long periods of standing.
If you’re one of those women which lowered his blood pressure is often quite common then you can follow the advice you give below:
1. Try not to make sudden movements
2. By getting out of bed, slowly merge, then sit for a minute with legs flat on the floor and then stand up.
3. Avoid standing for long.
4. Use compression stockings. Increases peripheral pressure in the legs, allowing the blood supply to the heart and thus blood pressure elevation.
5. If you have no medical contraindication, increased consumption of salt in your diet.
6. Maintain a fluid intake of between 2 to 3 liters per day.
7. Avoid prolonged periods of fasting. Do not skip breakfast.
8. Avoid alcohol
9. If you perceive that you fade, lie down with legs elevated or sit with your head down.
10. If you’ve done any intense physical activity, rest, take fluids and something frugal.
11. If you are in a closed room, open the doors and windows.
12. If you are in a very hot day, use lightweight clothing and clear, take fluids and stay in a cool and ventilated.
13. If you take medication for frequent or continuous mode, control yourself with your doctor periodically to revisit the indication and possibly adjust the frequency and dosage.
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