10 Lower Blood Pressure Symptoms
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Difficulty Concentrating
Individuals experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure, or orthostatic hypotension, may have issues with concentration.5‘Orthostatic Hypotension.’ NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), 20 July 2017, rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/orthostatic-hypotension Cognitive impairment from lower blood pressure can present itself in confusion or slurred speech. If blood pressure appears to drop after standing or sitting up too quickly, it may help to wear compression stockings designed to regulate blood pressure.
Doctors approach the management of hypotension in different ways, depending on the underlying cause. In some cases, increasing salt intake by drinking electrolytes can help manage lower blood pressure.
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