Low blood pressure is just as dangerous as high blood pressure

The article was professionally consulted by BSCK II Nguyen Quoc Viet - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Low blood pressure makes the patient dizzy and faint. This is also the cause of cerebrovascular accident, accounting for 10-15% similar to high blood pressure.

Many people think that high blood pressure is the cause of dangerous complications, but in fact low blood pressure is as dangerous as high blood pressure.
Compared with high blood pressure, low blood pressure in the short term does not lead to emergency complications such as cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction... However, low blood pressure can also cause dangerous complications. Equally dangerous, because when the patient has a decrease in blood pressure many times, the function of the nervous system will decline, and the body will not adjust in time to provide nutrients to organs such as the brain, heart, kidneys, etc. ....damage to these organs.
People with low blood pressure have a high chance of dementia, it is associated with Alzheimer's dementia. Low blood pressure causes the organs to be deprived of blood for a long time. The brain is deprived of blood supply, the nerve cells are not nourished enough for a long time, which will eventually cause impaired nervous system function, impaired memory. People with persistently low blood pressure levels are more likely to have memory loss than the general population.
Blood pressure that is too low can also cause a rapid heart rate, causing dizziness and fainting. This is a fairly common consequence, when blood pressure drops suddenly, the brain cannot adapt to the sudden lack of oxygen. The patient will fall into a state of dizziness. Fainting can cause a dangerous accident when the patient is standing at a height, driving a vehicle or taking the stairs...
Low blood pressure is a cause of a cerebrovascular accident similar to high blood pressure. 30% of people have a cerebral infarction, and 25% of people have a heart attack due to low blood pressure.
If low blood pressure persists for a long time, it also weakens the kidney, liver, heart and lung organs.

If there are only mild symptoms, low blood pressure usually does not require treatment. If you have obvious symptoms, the best treatment is to treat the cause of the condition.
If low blood pressure is caused by medication, treat it by changing the dose or stopping the drug altogether.
If the cause of low blood pressure is unclear or there is no effective treatment, the initial goal is to raise blood pressure and reduce the signs and symptoms of low blood pressure.
Depending on your age, health condition and type of low blood pressure , you can improve low blood pressure in a few ways:
Eat more salt: Because salt contains sodium and increases blood pressure. However, do not overdo it because excess sodium can lead to heart failure, especially in the elderly. Therefore, consult your doctor before increasing the amount of salt in your diet. Drink more water: Drinking enough water benefits nearly everyone, especially those with low blood pressure. Wear elastic socks: Elastic socks are often used to relieve pain and improve varicose veins, helping to reduce blood clots in the legs. Medication: Some medications can be used to treat low blood pressure that occurs when you stand up, such as fludrocortisone,... Healthy diet: In your daily diet, you need to add more foods. products containing ingredients such as protein, vitamin C and all vitamins of group B. Limit alcohol consumption because it dehydrates and lowers blood pressure.

Take it slow when changing positions: Symptoms of low blood pressure can be alleviated by moving gently when moving from a lying to sitting position and standing up. Elevating the head of the bed slightly higher when sleeping also helps counteract the effects of gravity. If symptoms of low blood pressure start to appear when standing, cross your thighs in a scissors shape and squeeze, or place one foot on a cliff or chair and lean forward as much as possible. These exercises help blood flow from the legs to the heart better. Eat small, low-calorie meals: Eat small meals throughout the day and limit carbohydrate-rich foods like potatoes, rice, pasta, and bread. Your doctor may also recommend that you drink caffeinated coffee or tea with meals to temporarily raise blood pressure. Regular exercise: Regular exercise, suitable for health and age, daily helps maintain blood circulation in the body, so it will reduce low blood pressure. Using a blood pressure monitor: The use of an automatic blood pressure monitor, a home blood pressure monitor, is to promptly detect changes in blood pressure and have effective prevention and treatment methods. Many people mistakenly believe that only high blood pressure is dangerous and see low blood pressure as a goal to strive for. However, in fact, low blood pressure is just as dangerous as high blood pressure, and even in severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening.