Question 1

what physical signs of low blood pressure are there?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension: Lightheadedness
dizziness
fainting
cool extremities
confusion
poor capillary refill time
dizziness w/ standing up.

Question 2

help please! is feeling sore and weak a sign of low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: While you may feel "weak" if your blood pressure is low (especially if you are dehydrated) they are not usually correlated.

Question 3

in regard to blood pressure, if someone feels tired like he/she would like to take a nap, could this be a sign more of low blood pressure than hbp?

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Either: There are many causes of feeling tired.  One is abnormal blood pressure, either high or low.  Some people are tired due to anemia or low blood sugar.  Stress, dehydration , poor eating or sleeping habits, viral syndromes are a few of the many possible causes of "tired".  It is best to see your primary care physician to have a thorough physical and to be honest and forthcoming with your concerns.

Question 4

he was in e.r. they couldn't find anything wrong. slightly elevated r.b.c. and slightly low blood pressure. could it be sudden drop in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

ER: Vertigo not usually do slight drop in blood pressure. May need ENT evaluation.

Question 5

what is low blood pressure?

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Feeling bad: Low BP is a BP that makes you feel badly:  light headed, like you're going to pass out.  As long as you feel good, low BP is great.

Question 6

is 92/55 a low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

THERE ARE INDIGENOUS: People in the remotest areas of brazil with blood pressures averaging 50/30 and pulses in the 30-40's.
Bottom line is, it depends on the overall health of the individual.

Question 7

what causes low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Low volume/vasodil: Either low cardiac output due to low or high hr's/low stroke volume or excessive vasodilation.  Hormonal problems (like adrenal insuff) could rarely be a cause.  Infection/sepsis/anemia or acute blood loss, dehydration, or cardiac pump/rhythm problems could cause.

Question 8

what creates low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: The blood pressure is related to the volume of blood in the vascular system, the resistance of the vascular system and the stroke volume of the heart.

Question 9

is low blood pressure bad for me?

Accepted Answer

Only if symptomatic: Only if it causes you to be dizzy or faint or if it unusual for you.

Question 10

is low blood pressure hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Low BP h2?: in general BP is inherited. So if your parents/family have low BP yours will likely be lower.  This becomes evident by 6 months of age. Some known causes of low BP are also inherited. So you need a detailed history for the causes of low BP, a good PE with BP MEASURED supine, seated, standing and after exercise. Then some lab tested directed by the Hx and PE. Start by seeing internist.

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