What causes low blood pressure?

Low blood pressure (hypotension) can occur for a variety of reasons. Here are some common reasons:

1. Dehydration: Not drinking enough water can cause low blood pressure.
2. Heart Problems: Conditions such as heart failure, heart attack, and heart valve problems can cause low blood pressure.
3. Endocrine Problems: Conditions such as Addison's disease, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and diabetes insipidus can cause hypotension.
4. Blood Loss: Serious injuries or internal bleeding can cause a decrease in blood volume, which can cause low blood pressure.
5. Inadequate Nutrition: Inadequate vitamin and mineral intake, especially vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, can affect blood pressure.
6. Medications: Certain medications, such as diuretics, alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, and antidepressants, can lower blood pressure.
7. Severe Infection (Septicemia): A widespread infection in the body can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Could you please provide the following additional information to better understand your problem?

• How long have you been suffering from low blood pressure?
• What other symptoms do you experience? (dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, etc.)
• Are you taking any medications?
• How much water do you consume daily?
• Have you made any changes to your diet?
• Are there other family members with similar complaints?

I can help you further with these details.

You can contact the Cardiology or Internal Medicine departments for your complaints. I am not a real doctor and this is not a medical diagnosis.