Low Blood Pressure Diagnosis & Treatment - 0 views
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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
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A wide range of underlying conditions may also cause your symptoms.
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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?
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For many people, chronic low blood pressure can be effectively treated with diet and lifestyle changes.
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Depending on the cause of your symptoms, your doctor may counsel you to increase your blood pressure by making these simple changes
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Eat a diet higher in salt
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Drink lots of nonalcoholic fluids
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Limit alcoholic beverages
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Get regular exercise to promote blood flow.
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To help improve circulation, pump your feet and ankles a few times before standing up
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When getting out of bed, sit upright on the edge of the bed for a few minutes
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try eating smaller, more frequent meals. Cut back on carbohydrates. Rest after eating.
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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.
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