Low blood pressure risk factors & side effects

Hypotension can happen to anyone, though certain  factors increases the chances of having low BP called as risk factors.

Age
Drops in blood pressure on standing or after eating occur primarily in older adults. Orthostatic hypotension happens after standing up, while post prandial hypotension happens after eating a meal. Neurally mediated hypotension happens as a result of a miscommunication between the brain and heart. It primarily affects children and younger adults.
 
Certains Medications
People who take certain medications, such as high pressure medication, have a greater risk of low BP.

Certain Health conditions
Parkinson's disease and some heart conditions put you at a greater risk of developing low BP.

Low blood pressure side effects and its problems
Even moderate forms of low BP can cause some side effects not only dizziness and weakness, but also fainting and a risk of injury from falls. And severely low BP from any cause can deprive the body of enough oxygen to carry out its normal functions, leading to damage to the heart and brain.

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