10 Causes of Low Blood Pressure
Cause #2: Syncope
Syncope or fainting occurs when there is loss of muscle strength and consciousness of a fast and sudden onset with spontaneous recovery. Syncope occurs when there is low blood pressure which results in decreased blood flow to the brain. Symptoms such as pallor, sweating, lightheadedness, nausea, blurry vision, and vomiting may precede the loss of consciousness.
Causes of syncope include cardiovascular related issues, neurally mediated causes, and orthostatic hypotension. In syncope caused by hypotension, it can be managed by positioning the patient on the ground with legs elevated above the heart to help blood return to the brain.
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