A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with low blood pressure.

34 doctors weighed in across 29 answers

Ignore: Good support hose and increasing salt intake can help with low blood pressure.

Answered 12/8/2017

4.3k views

Thank

Some: Some folks with low blood pressure may be helped by physical therapy to work their leg muscles.

Answered 2/26/2018

4.3k views

Thank
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Some people with low blood pressure feel just fine.

Answered 4/19/2014

4.3k views

Thank
Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Keep checking blood pressure position change should be gradual.

Answered 10/11/2017

4.2k views

Thank
Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Ignore: Most "low blood pressure" is really normal and is associated with a lower incidence of heart disease.

Answered 5/19/2014

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Carlos Orrego answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ignore: Keep your legs elevated and do not stand up for long periods.

Answered 5/22/2014

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: If you are lightheaded, drink lots of fluids especially water and Gatorade.

Answered 8/6/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Ignore: Most important thing is not to treat a number. If you have no symptoms related to low BP your ok.

Answered 7/3/2014

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Drink: Drink plenty of liquids and eat one salty snack daily.

Answered 7/6/2014

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Adam Smith answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Adequate hydration—at least one liter daily—is a good first step to prevent low blood pressure.

Answered 8/6/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Ignore: If blood pressure is acutely low, lay down and if possible elevate legs and call 911.

Answered 11/9/2014

3.6k views

Thank
Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Caution for ninety minutes after eating, as you are more prone to low blood pressure at this time.

Answered 11/19/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Ignore: Low blood pressure may be normal for one person but abnormal for another. One must know your trends.

Answered 12/6/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Ignore: Ensure that you have adequately hydrated yourself with fluids - this will optimize your pressures.

Answered 12/10/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Ignore: Keep well hydrated drink 4 liters water daily .Avoid diuretics hot weather and in high altitude.

Answered 12/14/2014

3.4k views

Thank
Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Make sure you stay hydrated at all times as dehydration can worsen already low blood pressure.

Answered 12/20/2014

3.4k views

Thank

Ignore: As long as you he is not experiencing symptoms of low blood pressure, there is no need for concern.

Answered 12/27/2014

3.4k views

Thank

Ignore: As long as this is not associated with acute illness, using caffeine could help.

Answered 2/11/2015

3.2k views

Thank
Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: BP fluctuates depending on the physical and emotional stress and time of the day. Never stays steady.

Answered 3/7/2015

3.1k views

Thank
Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Check for Addison disease. Lose weight and avoid too much stress . See an endocrinologist for tests.

Answered 3/31/2015

3k views

Thank
Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: For low blood pressure, always first check your fluid status. Are you drinking enough fluid?

Answered 5/17/2015

2.8k views

Thank
Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Have plenty of water, fresh vegetables and fruits and add a little pinch of salt to food.

Answered 4/17/2016

2.6k views

Thank
Dr. Rita Starritt answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Low blood pressure is usually not dangerous although you can feel dizzy when standing up.

Answered 8/1/2015

2.5k views

Thank

Ignore: While standing up flex and extend your feet, that makes calf "also called 2nd heart" muscle contract.

Answered 9/23/2015

2.2k views

Thank
Dr. Matthew Cahill answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Salt can help! Start eating potato chips again!!

Answered 12/2/2015

1.9k views

Thank
Dr. Julien Fahed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Stop blood pressure meds.Be careful and sit at the edge of the bed for 10 minutes before standing up.

Answered 9/16/2017

1.4k views

Thank
Dr. Charles Talakkottur answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Cut down your salt intake! Look at package labels and have less than 2,000 mg of sodium per day.

Answered 5/27/2016

1.3k views

Thank

Ignore: Minimize risk of fainting by getting up slowly, staying hydrated, and consider compression stockings.

Answered 6/8/2016

1.2k views

Thank

Ignore: Although counter intuitive, adding salt to your diet may help..also, consider all causes for low BP.

Answered 5/12/2018

329 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can you please explain why high or low blood pressure is bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer