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What Causes Low Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014
Question: reasons for low blood pressure
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There are many causes of low blood pressure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

There are many causes of low blood pressure.
Some common ones dehydration, blood loss, anemia, hormonal changes, heart problems and endocrine dysfunction
Many medicines which cause vasodilation or fluid loss from body can also result in low blood pressure.

Low blood pressure can be treated by treating the underlying cause of low BP.
For example, if dehydration is the cause, you should drink electrolyte rich fluids.

I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated to know the cause of your symptoms.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Regards. Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH

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What Causes Low Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: There are many causes of low blood pressure. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. There are many causes of low blood pressure. Some common ones dehydration, blood loss, anemia, hormonal changes, heart problems and endocrine dysfunction Many medicines which cause vasodilation or fluid loss from body can also result in low blood pressure. Low blood pressure can be treated by treating the underlying cause of low BP. For example, if dehydration is the cause, you should drink electrolyte rich fluids. I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated to know the cause of your symptoms. I hope this is helpful to you. Regards. Thanks.