Hypotension
- causes
- symptoms
- how to reduce symptoms
- Created by: sadlergeorgia
- Created on: 14-06-15 16:19
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- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- symptoms
- dizziness
- light headedness
- unsteadiness / loss of balance
- fainting
- blurred vision
- rapid / irregular heartbeat
- nausea
- general weakness
- advice to help lower symptoms
- stand up gradually
- avoid standing for long periods of time
- wear support stockings
- avoid caffeine at night
- limit alcohol intake
- eat small, regular meals
- increase fluid and salt intake
- change medication
- treat underlying conditions
- medication
- causes
- time of day
- BP falls at night
- how stressed / relaxed you are
- how much exercise you do
- temperature
- if you have recently eaten
- time of day
- symptoms
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