According to Dr. Sandeep Patil, Head of the Intensive Care Unit, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan (India), posture low blood pressure is a common condition when blood pressure drops suddenly after you get up from a sitting or lying position. This condition can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and sometimes fainting. Here is important information and steps to help you get your blood pressure back to normal.
Causes of postural low blood pressure
Neurological problems: Neurological diseases such as diabetes, parkinson's and autoimmune diseases can impair the body's ability to regulate blood pressure.
Other physical problems: Dehydration, anemia, hyperglycemia, atherosclerosis, heart failure and arrhythmia are common causes.
Medications: Some medications, especially when taken together, can cause low blood pressure, especially in the elderly. Medications such as alpha drugs, blood pressure drugs, diuretic drugs, and anti-depressants can lower blood pressure.
Why does standing up too quickly lead to low blood pressure?
When you suddenly stand up, the force pull a large amount of blood down your legs, reducing the amount of blood back into your heart. This leads to low blood pressure. In a healthy body, the baroreceptor motor reflex system helps regulate blood pressure, but in people with postural hypotension, this reflex does not work effectively, leading to dizziness or fainting.
How to get your blood pressure back to normal when you have low blood pressure in a normal position?
Dr. Sandeep Patil says that to get your blood pressure back to normal when you have low blood pressure, you should change your posture slowly, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and hot environments, sleep with a raised bedside and do light exercises to improve blood circulation.
Note
Low blood pressure in position is not always dangerous, but it can cause risks such as falls and injuries. If you experience this condition regularly, consult a doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment. Changing your lifestyle and taking supportive measures can help you control this condition effectively.
