Blood Pressure

[prinnyhep]

Have just found out that my blood pressure is alot lower than it should be. Anyone know why it could be this low? Stress? Diet? And how can i improve it?
All help appreciated x

[DrChandra]

Anything could be causing it.The only way to improve it is to eat healthy and exercise more.Sorry x

[LindyLouLou]

Hi Prinnyhep
I'm glad 'Dr' Chandra is not my doctor as his/her advice is not particulary helpful.
Generally, if you have low blood pressure, then you are more likely to be healthier (and live longer!!) and there would be no reason to need to want to 'improve' it. It is ONLY if it is causing you problems that it would need further investigations - ie, if you get dizzy when you stand quickly or stand up after lying down.
There are actually very few conditions that cause low blood pressure that would need treating and these are usually associated with the symptoms mentioned above. I am presuming you have had your blood pressure taken by a health care professional to know that it is significantly low and if you remain worried (or have symptoms) I would suggest that you go back and have a chat about it.

PS Exercise may exacerbate any dizziness that you do get with low blood pressure

[lilacben]

One of my daughters has very low blood pressure which makes her faint or dizzy. She was admitted to hospital a while ago because every time she sat or stood up she collapsed. They kept her in but couldnt find anything wrong and sent her home again. Brenda