Hypotension: Treatments
Hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood.
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Treatments for Hypotension
Treatment depends on the type of hypotension you have and the severity of your signs and symptoms. The goal of treatment is to bring blood pressure back to normal to relieve signs and symptoms. Another goal is to manage any underlying condition causing the hypotension.
Your response to treatment depends on your age, overall health, and strength. It also depends on how easily you can stop, start, or change medicines.
In a healthy person, low blood pressure without signs or symptoms usually isn’t a problem and needs no treatment.
If you have signs or symptoms of hypotension, you should sit or lie down right away. Put your feet above the level of your heart. If your signs or symptoms don’t go away quickly, you should seek medical care.
Many treatments are available for orthostatic hypotension. If you have this condition, your doctor may advise making lifestyle changes,… Read more about Hypotension: Treatments