How to regulate low blood pressure

Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
Updated on September 17, 2024
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How to adjust for low blood pressure depends on the causes of the low blood pressure and the severity of the condition. Different adjustments and treatments are necessary. Mild low blood pressure not secondary to any disease is caused by physical weakness and an unreasonable dietary structure leading to decreased blood pressure. This only requires adjusting the dietary structure, consuming a high-energy, high-nutrient diet, eating broths, and paying attention to rest to improve the state of low blood pressure. If the blood pressure is too low and accompanied by other diseases such as infection, allergies, or bleeding, which cause the low blood pressure, the primary disease should be treated first. At the same time, under the guidance of a doctor, effective antihypotensive medication should be used for treatment.

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What causes low blood pressure?

There are many causes of low blood pressure. A significant portion of chronic hypotension is due to physical constitution, with some patients who are generally frail having consistently low blood pressure but no symptoms. This type is quite common. Secondly, postural hypotension is also fairly common, often seen in elderly people or those taking antihypertensive medications, such as receptor blockers. These patients may experience transient dizziness and transient low blood pressure when getting up, known as postural hypotension. Moreover, the more common type is acute, sustained low blood pressure, which includes various causes of shock, myocardial infarction, cardiac tamponade, or acute blood loss, which can be life-threatening conditions requiring urgent treatment.

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How to treat low blood pressure?

The treatment of hypotension varies based on the cause and the underlying diseases. Mild hypotension without any accompanying diseases can often be managed by nutritional adjustments, proper rest, avoiding overwork, and refraining from staying up late and smoking. These measures can help gradually increase blood pressure. In cases where hypotension is caused by shock, bleeding, or heart disease, treatment should address these conditions while also replenishing blood volume and administering antihypertensive drugs as necessary. Severe hypotension can be life-threatening, thus, acute and severe low blood pressure is considered a critical condition that requires immediate emergency treatment.

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How to remedy low blood pressure?

Long-term low blood pressure can cause significant harm to the body, leading to ischemia and hypoxia in vital organs. Therefore, for patients with chronic low blood pressure, in addition to effective drug treatment, nutritional supplementation is also necessary. Consuming high-quality protein foods, especially animal meats, which are rich in protein, not only provides high-quality protein for the body but also enhances the immune system and improves heart contractile function, helping to replenish water energy. Additionally, the adjustment with some traditional Chinese medicines can also be beneficial, consuming more herbs that nourish the heart muscle and boost qi and blood, achieving different effects.

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What is the range for low blood pressure?

Blood pressure is an important indicator of human vital signs. Normal blood can meet the demands of human life activities and the blood supply to major organs. Too low blood pressure can severely affect human health and even endanger life. Normal blood pressure ranges from 90 to 140 mmHg for systolic and 60 to 90 mmHg for diastolic pressure. A systolic pressure below 90 mmHg and a diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg is considered low blood pressure. Diagnosis should also take into account underlying diseases, clinical symptoms, and other factors.

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How to deal with low blood pressure?

The management of low blood pressure requires different approaches depending on the cause of the hypotension and the severity of the condition. For mild hypotension not caused by a primary disease, it is important to rest, avoid staying up late, and consume more broth to stabilize or increase blood pressure. Hypotension caused by a disease, especially severe hypotension, requires emergency treatment in a hospital. Severe hypotension can be life-threatening and may require the use of vasoactive drugs, replenishment of blood volume, and other emergency measures to improve blood supply to the periphery and ensure blood supply to vital organs.