What Is Hypotension

 

Hypotension is Low Blood Pressure

Hypotension is low blood pressure. Your blood flows to your arteries with each heartbeat and blood pressure to the artery walls is called blood. There are many types of hypotension, some of which are:

Orthostatic Hypotension

This type of hypotension occurs when you are standing in a sitting or lying position. You may feel dizzy or light-headed, or even faint. Orthostatic hypotension occurs when your body is unable to regulate blood pressure and blood flow as quickly as possible in a change of mood. Lower blood pressure lasts only a few seconds or minutes after stopping. You while your blood pressure is returning to normal.

Postprandial

Postprandial hypotension is a decrease in blood pressure that occurs after a meal. It is a form of orthostatic hypotension. Older adults, especially those with Parkinson's disease, are more likely to develop postoperative hypotension.

Neurally Medium Hypotension

With Neurally Mediated Hypotension (NMH), blood pressure drops after a long stop. You may feel dizzy, faint, or have a stomach ache as a result. NMH can also be a frightening situation. NMH affects children and adults more often than people in other age groups. Childern usually comes out with NMH.

Severe Hypotension Linked to Shock

Shock is a life-threatening condition where blood pressure is so low that the brain, kidneys, and other vital organs cannot get enough blood to function properly. Blood pressure drops dramatically than other forms of hypotension. Many factors can cause shock. Examples include severe blood loss, serious infections, severe burns and allergies and toxins. Shock can be fatal if not treated immediately.

Other Names for Hypotension

·         Low Blood Pressure

·         Neurally  Medium Hypotension

·         Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

·         Orthostatic Hypotension

·         Postprandial Hypotension

·         Postural Hypotension

·         Shock