My : My best recommendation is that you get an annual physical exam, so that your doctor can stay on top of any developing problems and recommend measures to keep you well and tests to catch any problems before they become severe. Low blood pressure is generally not a problem unless you are chronically fatigued, get dizzy when you sit up or stand up, or have fainting spells. Blood pressure that is low for one person may be normal for another. Most normal blood pressures fall between 90/60 and 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm hg). But a drop by as little as 20 mm hg can cause problems for some people. Orthostatic hypotension occurs with a sudden change in body position, most often from lying down to standing. It usually lasts only a few seconds, but can last several minutes. Neurally mediated hypotension can affect young adults and children - when one has been standing for a long time. Children usually outgrow this. Low blood pressure can be caused by drugs such as alcohol, anti-anxiety medications, certain antidepressants, diuretics, heart medicines, medications used for surgery, and painkillers. Other causes of low blood pressure include advanced diabetes, anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic response), changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias), dehydration, fainting, heart attack, heart failure, and shock (from severe infection, stroke, anaphylaxis, blood loss, or heart attack). Symptoms may include blurry vision, confusion, dizziness, fainting (syncope), light-headedness, sleepiness, and weakness. If these symptoms are plaguing you, by all means, see a doctor. However, the needed evaluation for this sort of problem may be beyond the capabilities of an urgent care center.
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