10 Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Breathing Difficulties
Among other things, our cardiovascular system helps to ensure that the body has all the oxygen it needs. Blood flows to the lungs, where it absorbs oxygen and is then sent throughout the rest of the body by the heart. If there is not enough blood being pumped around the body, though, then there is not enough oxygen being distributed.
With low blood pressure, sufficient oxygen is not being pumped around the body, causing the brain to think that there is a problem with breathing. This causes someone to feel out of breath and they will begin to breathe in an erratic manner to try and compensate.
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