10 Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Light-Headedness
Most of us would experience light-headedness if we stood up too quickly from a seated or lying position. This occurs because the resting body does not have time to adjust to the need to pump blood to the head upon standing up. Normally the body will usually adjust in moments and the lightheadedness will pass.
Low blood pressure can cause light-headedness for a similar reason. With insufficient blood pressure to pump blood to the head, the brain will not be getting the nutrition it needs. This causes a feeling of light-headedness and it may not pass quickly, which can lead to accidents and injuries.
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