10 Anorexia Symptoms
Symptom #5: Hypotension
Hypotension is a term that refers to low blood pressure in the systemic circulation and arteries. It is defined as a systolic blood pressure of less than 90 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of less than 60 mmHg. Clinically, blood pressure is only considered to be low when there are clinical symptoms.
Low blood pressure can deprive crucial organs of oxygen and nutrients, resulting in shock. To manage hypotension, the patient can be hospitalized and administered intravenous fluids or vasopressors. Hypotension can be a result of malnutrition and dehydration as a consequence of anorexia nervosa.
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