What would cause a sudden drop in blood pressure?

Question

What could you do to reduce the chances of this? What might cause it more often or for sure, so as to steer clear of those things?

Answer 1

General illness, not eating enough and having a low blood sugar, can make you feel faint and nauseous with low BP. Standing up quickly after laying in the sun or prolonged hot tub or sauna. Anxiety or panic attack.

Was there any pain associated with the low BP -- it could even be a heart attack where the heart can't pump blood around the body.

See your doctor now.

Answer 2

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 3

Internal bleeding, such as a torn esophagus or something that you can't see. You can lose a lot of blood internally. If you have a sudden drop in blood pressure that's drastic you should go to the emergency room and get it checked out, it could be a big sign of trouble.

Answer 4

Here is a big, detailed list: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3034848

In short, there are a lot of things that can cause it. Have a look over the list and think about what you were doing leading up to this.

For certain, you should see a doctor and rule out the bigger issues, such as diabetes.

Answer 5

Standing up too quickly causes a sudden drop which some people don't notice but for people with already low blood pressure, it can cause a headrush and possible fainting. Some drugs (prescription, OTC, and illegal) can also cause drops in blood pressure.

Answer 6

except you're in chf from an underlying ailment it truly is causing low blood rigidity leap up and down and shout for excitement. you'll stay an prolonged more suitable healthful existence than someone with high blood pressure.

Answer 7

Lack of excerise is the most common reason

Answer 8

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/bloodpressure.shtml