Low blood pressure (hypotension) would seem to be something to strive for. However, for many people, low blood pressure can cause symptoms of dizziness and fainting. In severe cases, low blood pressure can be life-threatening.
Although blood pressure varies from person to person, a blood pressure reading of 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or less systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) or 60 mm Hg or less diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is generally considered low blood pressure.
The causes of low blood pressure can range from dehydration to serious medical or surgical disorders. Low blood pressure is treatable, but it's important to find out what's causing your condition so that it can be properly treated.
Symptoms -For some people, low blood pressure can signal an underlying problem, especially when it drops suddenly or is accompanied by signs and symptoms such as:--Dizziness or lightheadedness, Fainting (syncope), Lack of concentration,Blurred vision, Nausea, Cold, clammy, pale skin, Rapid, shallow breathing,Fatigue,Depressio Thirst
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
GELSEMIUM 30-Gelsemium is an excellent medicine when dizziness, vertigo and dullness are marked. Drowsiness and a feeling of tiredness accompany the condition. Heaviness of head and eyelids is also present. Pulse is also slow. Gelsemium is also effective when blood pressure drops suddenly from emotional excitement. The emotional excitement may be triggered by any bad news, fright, sudden grief and other causes.
VISCUM ALBUM 30-Viscum Album is prescribed when persistent vertigo from low blood pressure is present. Pulse is small and weak. Aching and dull pain in the head also appears. These medicines improve the sluggish circulation and ensure complete recovery.
GLONOINE 30- Glonoine is very effective for low blood pressure after sun exposure. It is indicated when head heaviness, vertigo and fainting spells appear after sun exposure. Vertigo is marked in an upright position.
NATRUM MURIATICUM 30-- Natrum Mur is effective when headache, exhaustion with nausea and vomiting appear after being exposed to the sun for long hours. Blood pressure is lowered with a slow, weak pulse.
CACTUS GRANDIFLORUS 200- Cactus grandiflorus is an effective medicine for low blood pressure due to heart disease . Characteristic constriction as if an iron band around the heart is the guiding symptom for the selection of this remedy. Temperature is usually subnormal.
CARBO VEG AND CHINA 30—Carbo Veg and China are used for low blood pressure from dehydration. These medicines for low blood pressure are effective when severe diarrhea with dehydration is the cause. There is marked exhaustion with episodes of fainting. Blood pressure is low. The pulse is slow, weak and often imperceptible. The body is cold to touch with sweating. The person presents a picture of collapse
CHINA AND FERRUM METALLIUCUM 30-- China and Ferrum Met are effective for low blood pressure following blood loss. These are medicines that help in complete recovery from low blood pressure resulting from blood loss. The persons needing these medicines have low blood pressure with marked debility and exhaustion. Dizziness and vertigo are also complained of. Pulse is feeble, soft, weak, small and irregular. Marked anaemia is present in such persons.
CRATAEGUS OXY- Q- It is a great heart tonic and helps for maintain normal blood pressure.
BARYTA MUR 30--Baryta Mur is one of the effective medicines for low blood pressure when specifically diastolic pressure is lowered. Head heaviness and lassitude in the morning time are marked. Baryta Mur is of profound help in elderly people suffering from low blood pressure. Along with head heaviness, weakness in the legs is also complained of. Pulse is also slow and in a few persons is imperceptible when Baryta Mur is indicated.
KALI PHOS 200-Kali phos is used when low blood pressure occurs due to nervousness.
NAJA AND VISCUM ALBUM-- Naja and Viscum Album are used for low blood pressure when valve problems in heart are present. They are indicated for low blood pressure when the pulse is small, weak, irregular. Weight and oppression in the heart region is also complained of. Palpitations may also accompany.