Is your blood pressure reading low? THIS could be the reason behind it

We’ve all heard about high blood pressure or hypertension and the impact it has on our lives. This big bad chronic disease that brings along with it many order diseases that can mean trouble for our mind and body and our health but we haven’t heard enough about hypotension. Hypotension means low blood pressure. While this may sound good to many of you who want to lower your high blood pressure but this isn’t the same thing. Hypotension means a significant drop in blood pressure that is considered to be abnormal. Though it is not as dangerous as high blood pressure it isn’t much less life-threatening. It is essential to spot the reasons or rather the causes of low blood pressure and treat it before it becomes a health hazard.

Here are some reasons behind low blood pressure reading:

1. Heat

A change in the weather could be the reason behind a lower blood pressure reading. When you’re in a warm environment or in a city where the sun shines too bright or if you’re in a room where the heater is on full blast, the heat could be the culprit. Being in heat can lower your blood pressure.  

2. Pregnancy

If your blood pressure is low it could be a sign of pregnancy. Early pregnancy can cause a drop in your blood pressure. Your blood pressure may stay low for the duration of nearly 6 months that is 24 weeks.

3. Dehydration

If you’ve been feeling extremely dehydrated or have been vomiting or had diarrhea, it could be a cause of low blood pressure. Dehydration can cause your blood pressure to drop and make you feel dizzy and weak.

4. Allergies

A severe allergic reaction could cause your blood pressure to suddenly drop. So, if you’ve come in contact with anything that you’re allergic to, that could be the reason behind a low blood pressure reading.

5. Anemia

If your body lacks some important vitamins and minerals it could cause a drop in your blood pressure. A deficiency of iron or vitamin B or folic acid could be the reason behind your low blood pressure.

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