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What can cause low blood pressure?

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Many things: If you have no symptoms then there is no worry. If you have symptoms you could be going into shock, adrenal insufficiency, dehydration, etc. See your internal medicine doctor.

Answered 3/23/2021

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Dr. Christopher Dowd answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Varies: Several possibilities, but here are some: dehydration, esp in the summer when we can loose more water than we realize. Medications (lots-best to talk with your doctor). Infections, mainly serious ones. Heart problems. Endocrine problems. Kidney problems. More. For some people a lower BP is normal.Because the list is long and complex, i'd encourage you to have a eval & discussion w/ your doctor.

Answered 1/23/2020

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Commonly dehydration: For the average person, the most common cause of low BP is from dehydration--not getting enough fluids/foods. For elderly this is even more common. Also, medications can also do this. Autonomic dysfunctions as in parkinson disease or advanced diabetes; heart failure, liver failure, rapid blood loss/bleeding etc...Are other major causes. If you have problem, consult doc. Good luck.

Answered 12/30/2017

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Many causes: Need full work up. Low BP can be autonomic nervous dysfunction such as vasodepressor syndrome, vasovagal, heart block, adrenal gland abnormalities, thyroid dysfunction, medications etc.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Low BP: Depends on the definition and setting of a given individual ;a large range of potential variables precludes a specific answer for your post.

Answered 4/28/2016

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