Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Hypotension

i went to the clinic to check on my flu fever.
then the doctor told me i have low blood pressure.
im not very good at biology, so i googled and this is what i found on the net.

Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Is low blood pressure bad for your health?
People who have lower blood pressures have a lower risk of stroke, kidney disease, and heart disease. Athletes, people who exercise regularly, people who maintain ideal body weight, and non-smokers tend to have lower blood pressures. Therefore, low blood pressure is desirable as long as it is not low enough to cause symptoms and damage to the organs in the body. 

but i have most of these symptoms.. :(

Symptoms may include:
  • Blurry vision
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Light-headedness
  • Sleepiness
  • Weakness
i also found this;

There are three main types of hypotension:
  • Orthostatic hypotension, including postprandial orthostatic hypotension
  • Neurally mediated hypotension (NMH)
  • Severe hypotension brought on by a sudden loss of blood (shock), infection, or severe allergic reaction.

i think i have the second one. (NMH)

What is neurally mediated hypotension?
Neurally mediated hypotension is also known by the following names: the fainting reflex, neurocardiogenic syncope, vasodepressor syncope, the vaso-vagal reflex, and autonomic dysfunction. Hypotension is the formal medical term for low blood pressure, and syncope is the term for fainting. Neurally mediated hypotension occurs when there is an abnormal reflex interaction between the heart and the brain, both of which usually are structurally normal.
 
When does neurally mediated hypotension lead to symptoms?
Neurally mediated hypotension occurs in susceptible individuals in the following settings:
  • after prolonged periods of quiet upright posture (such as standing in line, standing in a shower, or even sitting up for long periods),
  • after being in a warm environment (such as in hot summer weather, a hot crowded room, a hot shower or bath),
  • immediately after exercise,
  • after emotionally stressful events (seeing blood or gory scenes, being scared or anxious).
  • some individuals get symptoms soon after eating, when blood flow has shifted to the intestinal circulation during the process of digestion. 

but i dont think im at the critical level now. 
just having the minor symptoms sometimes.
so WORRY FREE :) 

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