10 Ruptured Appendix Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Hypotension
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, occurs when the systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg or when the diastolic blood pressure is less than 60 mmHg. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the arteries.
Clinically, hypotension is only significant if there are noticeable symptoms such as breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, chest pain, and headache. Some causes of hypotension include hormonal changes, anemia, use of diuretics, hypovolemia, and heart failure. In a ruptured appendix, hypotension occurs due to peritonitis and shock.
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