Home remedies for low blood pressure

Disorders which are associated with blood pressure (BP) have become very common in this present era whether you talk about high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension). Almost everyone is very well familiar with this issue of high blood pressure or hypertension and this is so, because people are always talking about this condition and everyone is well aware of the problems and the symptoms associated with hypertension but there are not many people who know much about the problem of low blood pressure or hypotension. 

The condition of blood pressure is defined or termed as a force of the blood which is responsible for the pushing of the walls of our arteries and each time our heart beats, some blood is pumped inside those arteries, the blood pressure is at its maximum point when your heart beats or it is pumping blood into the arteries. Normal level of blood pressure is found to be 120/80 mm of Hg. A lot of people want to maintain a low blood pressure but when the pressure goes way below the minimal level of the blood pressure then, there will rise some serious conditions which are associated with low blood pressure (hypotension) and this is equally intense and severe as that of high blood pressure (hypertension).

This condition of low blood pressure or hypotension may lead to inadequate or less amount of blood flow to the heart, brain and any other kind of vital organs, any time when you measure your blood pressure and the reading is lesser than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) at the part of the top number that is the systolic blood pressure or when the reading is 60 mm Hg at the bottom part which is the diastolic blood pressure and such condition is considered as a low blood pressure or hypotension. This condition of low blood pressure or hypotension is not at all a concerning factor until it has started to create any sort of issue or problem and there are some symptoms associated with this condition of low blood pressure or hypotension and you will be required to visit a doctor for consultation.

Causes of low blood pressure or hypotension

There are several reasons that can lead you to this problem of low blood pressure or hypotension and can cause serious trouble or consequences for your health. Some of the most common causes are listed below: 

• Dehydration
• Sometimes this condition can be induced by some medicines
• This problem can arise due to some heart problems as well such as heart failure, heart valve problems, heart attack and low heart rate or bradycardia
• Low oral intake
• Loss of blood and other fluids
• Severe infection
• Endocrine problems such as low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), parathyroid disease, adrenal insufficiency or Addison's disease, etc
• Severe allergy reactions which are induced because of pregnancy 

Signs and symptoms of low blood pressure or hypotension

There are some signs and symptoms that indicate that you are suffering or having a condition of low blood pressure or hypotension and some of those signs of symptoms are mentioned below: 

• Weak and rapid pulse
• Fatigue
• Rapid and slow breathing
• Lightheadedness
• Blurry vision
• Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness
• Nausea
• Clammy skin and heavy sweating

Home remedies for low blood pressure

Majority of the people not able to understand and find out about this problem that they are suffering from which is of low blood pressure or hypotension and when the symptoms which express themselves are manageable at your home then you can try and follow the below mentioned treatments and remedies to make yourself relieved of the symptoms of this problem: 

• Have more salt in your diet: You should increase the intake of sodium which can be done easily, through salt and this substance acts as an excellent remedy for the treatment of this problem of low blood pressure. You should increase the intake of salt as it is very closely linked with the condition of hypertension so when you add or increase the intake of salt in your diet you can balance the blood pressure that has decreased during this condition of low blood pressure. The increased intake of this salt should be of moderate quality. 
• Increase your water intake: You should increase the intake of fluid in your body as this will lead to the increment of volume of blood in the body and thus helping in the increase of blood pressure and this will also help you to stay away from the condition of dehydration which is considered as a causative factor for this condition of low blood pressure. Water is also known to contain a lot of minerals, for instance potassium, which is very helpful in the recovery of normal blood pressure instantly. But you should make sure that before you start this water therapy, the fall of blood pressure has occurred because of the loss of fluid only.
• Coffee: When you take coffee or caffeinated drinks, you can help yourself in increasing the blood pressure significantly for a temporary period of time. If you want to increase your heart rate and blood pressure as well then you can take a cup of coffee and this will prove to be very helpful for you. You will observe a drastic increase in your blood pressure and this increase of blood pressure is temporary.
• Tulsi leaves: For the treatment of low blood pressure or hypotension at your home, tulsi leaves are considered to be the best option because it is full of minerals and the minerals present in it are said to be magnesium and potassium that will help and assist you to keep your blood pressure under control. These tulsi leaves are also rich in vitamin C and an antioxidant as well which is named as eugenol that is helpful in keeping the blood pressure in range.

Conclusion

This condition of low blood pressure or hypotension is mostly unnoticed as it is not known to create so much problem but once you start to experience any kind of signs and symptoms that are associated with the problem of low blood pressure or hypotension then, you will be very much concerned about getting this situation back to normal in a short period of time. To achieve this goal you will have to follow some of the above given home remedies and get your low blood pressure or hypotension back to a normal level and when this condition did not go away or reach a normal level after you have taken all the possible home remedies then you should immediately visit a doctor for consultation and treatment of your problem.