Question 1

can you tell me how dangerous is low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Normal blood pressure is 100 to 120 over 80 to 90 mm of mercury, low blood pressure is anything below that range. Low blood pressure can be 'normal' for some people and abnormal for others.

Question 2

is low blood pressure dangerous to have?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: In general people who have low blood pressure live longer. However, if it is low for some bad reason, such as bleeding or infection, then it is not a good thing and could be dangerous. So it depends on the cause of the low blood pressure.

Question 3

low blood pressure, what is the crtical level?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: BP lower than 90/60 is considered low. If there are symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness, higher readings may be considered low. When low blood pressure is associated with signs of poor blood flow to vital organs such as brain and kidneys, it's too low.

Question 4

when is low blood pressure considered dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Causes fainting: When your blood pressure is too low, you do not get enough oxygen to your brain and people feel lightheaded, dizzy or like they are going to faint.  That is dangerous, but the most common cause of low blood pressure is not enough fluids or dehydration.  If you are still having low blood pressure and feeling dizzy after drinking at least 64 oz per day, then you should see your doctor.

Question 5

at what point (if ever) is low blood pressure considered dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Lower than 80/50: This is typically the lowest tolerable bp. Of course, BP is different if you are a 4'9' waif or a six foot 3 bruiser!  but below 80/50, this should be evaluated.

Question 6

i've been told i have low blood pressure but nothing worrying. are there any simple and natural ways of raising it to a normal level?

Accepted Answer

Needed?: If your lowere blood pressure is not causing you any symptoms, there is no reason for concern or need to raise it.  A lower blood pressure is generally better for you.  If you are having symptoms of light headedness, dizziness, or syncope, you may benefit from increasing your intake of water and salt.

Question 7

please answer! what number of low blood pressure is considered dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Low broad pressure: Low blood pressure on the normal range changes with age is different for children for adult women less than 90/60 is usually low for man less than about 100/60 is usually low

Question 8

i am experiencing low blood pressure (hypotension). i'm 23 yr old male. bp is 90/52 is this dangerous. just very tired. ?

Accepted Answer

Low BP: Mild cases of symptomatic low BP can often be treated by drinking more fluid and in some cases eating more salt. More severe cases need other testing and treatments. To get to the bottom of these symptoms a physician would want a detailed history and maybe some basic tests.

Question 9

what can cause low blood pressure? is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Some folks have low pressure as their normal. If a patient with an established higher normal begins to have low pressure then some causes are fever, dehydration, infection, hormonal changes, and other possibilities. If pressure is too low it can affect critical organ functions.

Question 10

why is low blood pressure so dangerous in regards to septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Its like a hose: Your blood needs to maintain a certain pressure to flow so to speak - if there is low water pressure you can't shower - if there is low blood pressure you can't live - in regards to sepsis  that accentuates the problem - eventually - bottom line leads to death -.

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