Understanding Low Blood Pressure -- Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure?
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Unsteadiness
- Dimming or blurring of vision
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Cold, clammy skin
- Fainting
- Pale skin
Call Your Doctor About Low Blood Pressure If:
Seek medical care immediately if you experience any of the above signs of low blood pressure.
Call your doctor if you have been diagnosed with low blood pressure and are experiencing an increased frequency of symptoms that is interfering with your lifestyle, that poses a risk of injury from falling, or that you suspect may be a side effect of prescription or nonprescription medication.
If your blood pressure gets severely low, there's a significant danger that your body will not receive enough oxygen to carry out its normal functions. Decreased oxygen can result in impaired functioning of the heart and brain and cause difficulty with breathing. Someone with low blood pressure can lose consciousness or go into shock (when the organs shut down).
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