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  • Symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up from sitting or lying down -- with a decrease in your blood pressure -- may indicate a condition called postural hypotension
  • A wide range of underlying conditions may also cause your symptoms.
  • The doctor will look at your medical history, age, specific symptoms, and the conditions under which the symptoms occurred. He or she will do a physical exam and may perform repeated evaluations of your blood pressure and pulse rate
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  • What Are the Treatments for Low Blood Pressure?
  • For many people, chronic low blood pressure can be effectively treated with diet and lifestyle changes.
  • Depending on the cause of your symptoms, your doctor may counsel you to increase your blood pressure by making these simple changes
  • Eat a diet higher in salt
  • Drink lots of nonalcoholic fluids
  • Limit alcoholic beverages
  • Get regular exercise to promote blood flow.
  • To help improve circulation, pump your feet and ankles a few times before standing up
  • When getting out of bed, sit upright on the edge of the bed for a few minutes
  • try eating smaller, more frequent meals. Cut back on carbohydrates. Rest after eating.
  • use elastic support (compression) stockings that cover the calf and thigh. These may help restrict blood flow to the legs, thus keeping more blood in the upper body.
  • Further Reading:What is low blood pressure?Parkinson's Disease and LightheadednessLow Blood Pressure SymptomsThe Basics of Low Blood PressureHypotension, OrthostaticLow Blood Pressure (Hypotension)-Related InformationLow Blood Pressure (Hypotension) Causes, Symptoms, TreatmentsSee All Low Blood Pressure Topics
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Hypotension or Low Blood Pressure - 0 views

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    Low blood pressure occurs when the blood pressure lower than usual. This means that the heart, brain, and other body parts less drained by blood.
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