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✅ 1. Most common symptom: dizziness
Dizziness is reported in 60 to 70 percent of symptomatic hypotension cases.

It feels like the room is spinning.

✅ 2. Top cause in young people: constitutional hypotension
Seen in up to 50 percent of young adults with chronic low blood pressure.

People are often slim, healthy, and symptom-free — it's genetic and not dangerous.

✅ 3. Medications cause low blood pressure
Especially common in older adults and women.

Includes blood pressure meds, antidepressants, antipsychotics, diuretics.

Easily reversible by adjusting the drug or dose.

✅ 4. Dehydration is a very common trigger
Causes sudden drops in blood pressure due to low blood volume.

Often due to vomiting, sweating, diarrhea, or low fluid intake.

✅ 5. Hypothyroidism as a hidden cause
Causes fatigue, cold intolerance, dry skin, slow heart rate, and low BP.

Treated with levothyroxine and thyroid management.

✅ 6. Bed rest and inactivity cause hypotension
Common after surgery or illness.

Blood pools in the legs; the nervous system becomes unresponsive.

More common in people over 60, but happens at any age.

✅ 7. Vasovagal syncope affects 20–35 percent of people
Sudden BP and heart rate drop due to stress, heat, pain, or fear.

Common in young women and teenagers.

Usually harmless but dramatic fainting episodes.

✅ 8. Orthostatic hypotension affects 20–30 percent
Blood pressure drops upon standing, often in the morning or after meals.

Common in older adults, diabetics, and those with Parkinson’s disease.

Hallmark: Drop of 20 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing.

✅ 9. Heart failure causes low blood pressure in elderly
Makes up around 10 percent of hypotension in older adults.

Accompanied by swelling, fatigue, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeat.

BP is low despite fluid retention.

✅ 10. Most treatments are non-drug solutions
Key fixes include:

Slow standing up

Compression stockings

Increased salt and water intake

Small frequent meals

Early mobilization after bed rest

Physical counter-pressure maneuvers



Disclaimer:

This information is provided for general knowledge and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your doctor for any questions or concerns you may have about your health.