HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE OR HYPOTENSION
Low blood pressure (hypotension) would seem to be
something to strive for. However, for many people, low blood pressure can cause
symptoms of dizziness and fainting. In severe cases, low blood pressure can be
life-threatening.
Although blood pressure varies from person to person,
a blood pressure reading of 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or less systolic
blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) or 60 mm Hg or less
diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) is generally considered low blood
pressure.
The causes of low blood pressure can range from
dehydration to serious medical or surgical disorders. Low blood pressure is
treatable, but it's important to find out what's causing your condition so that
it can be properly treated.
Causes--Blood
pressure is a measurement of the pressure in your arteries during the active
and resting phases of each heartbeat. Here's what the numbers mean:
Systolic pressure. The first
(top) number in a blood pressure reading, this is the amount of pressure your
heart generates when pumping blood through your arteries to the rest of your
body.
Diastolic pressure. The
second (bottom) number in a blood pressure reading, this refers to the amount
of pressure in your arteries when your heart is at rest between beats.
Current
guidelines identify normal blood pressure as lower than 120/80 mm Hg.
Although you
can get an accurate blood pressure reading at any given time, blood pressure isn't
always the same. It can vary considerably in a short amount of time — sometimes
from one heartbeat to the next, depending on body position, breathing rhythm,
stress level, physical condition, medications you take, what you eat and drink,
and even time of day. Blood pressure is usually lowest at night and rises
sharply on waking.
Blood pressure: How low can you go?
What's
considered low blood pressure for you may be normal for someone else. Most
doctors consider chronically low blood pressure too low only if it causes
noticeable symptoms.
Some experts
define low blood pressure as readings lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg
diastolic — you need to have only one number in the low range for your blood
pressure to be considered lower than normal. In other words, if your systolic
pressure is a perfect 115, but your diastolic pressure is 50, you're considered
to have lower than normal pressure.
A sudden fall
in blood pressure also can be dangerous. A change of just 20 mm Hg — a drop
from 110 systolic to 90 mm Hg systolic, for example — can cause dizziness and
fainting when the brain fails to receive an adequate supply of blood.
And big
plunges, especially those caused by uncontrolled bleeding, severe infections or
allergic reactions, can be life-threatening.
Athletes and
people who exercise regularly tend to have lower blood pressure and a slower
heart rate than do people who aren't as fit. So, in general, do nonsmokers and
people who eat a healthy diet and maintain a normal weight.
But in some
rare instances, low blood pressure can be a sign of serious, even
life-threatening disorders
Conditions that can cause low blood pressure
Some medical
conditions can cause low blood pressure. These include:
Pregnancy. Because a
woman's circulatory system expands rapidly during pregnancy, blood pressure is
likely to drop. This is normal, and blood pressure usually returns to your
pre-pregnancy level after you've given birth.
Heart problems. Some heart conditions that
can lead to low blood pressure include extremely low heart rate (bradycardia),
heart valve problems, heart attack and heart failure.
These
conditions may cause low blood pressure because they prevent your body from
being able to circulate enough blood.
Endocrine problems. Thyroid
conditions — such as parathyroid disease — adrenal insufficiency (Addison's
disease), low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and, in some cases, diabetes can
trigger low blood pressure.
Dehydration. When you become dehydrated, your body loses more
water than it takes in. Even mild dehydration can cause weakness, dizziness and
fatigue. Fever, vomiting, severe diarrhea, overuse of diuretics and strenuous
exercise can all lead to dehydration
Far more
serious is hypovolemic shock, a life-threatening complication of dehydration.
It occurs when low blood volume causes a sudden drop in blood pressure and a
reduction in the amount of oxygen reaching your tissues. If untreated, severe
hypovolemic shock can cause death within a few minutes or hours.
Blood loss. Losing a
lot of blood from a major injury or internal bleeding reduces the amount of
blood in your body, leading to a severe drop in blood pressure.
Severe infection (septicemia). Septicemia
can happen when an infection in the body enters the bloodstream. This condition
can lead to a life-threatening drop in blood pressure called septic shock.
Severe allergic reaction
(anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening
allergic reaction. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include foods, certain medications,
insect venoms and latex. Anaphylaxis can cause breathing problems, hives,
itching, a swollen throat and a drop in blood pressure.
Lack of nutrients in your diet. A lack of
the vitamins B-12 and folate can cause a condition in which your body doesn't
produce enough red blood cells (anemia), causing low blood pressure.
Medications that can cause low blood pressure
Some
medications you may take can also cause low blood pressure, including:
·
Diuretics (water pills), such as furosemide (Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide
(Microzide, Oretic)
·
Alpha blockers, such as prazosin (Minipress) and labetalol
·
Beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin), propranolol
(Inderal, Innopran XL, others) and timolol
·
Drugs for Parkinson's disease, such as pramipexole (Mirapex) or
those containing levodopa
·
Certain types of antidepressants (tricyclic antidepressants),
including doxepin (Silenor), imipramine (Tofranil), protriptyline (Vivactil)
and trimipramine (Surmontil)
·
Sildenafil (Viagra) or tadalafil (Cialis), particularly in combination
with the heart medication nitroglycerin
Types
of low blood pressure
Doctors often break down low blood pressure
(hypotension) into different categories, depending on the causes and other
factors. Some types of low blood pressure include:
Low blood pressure on standing up
(orthostatic, or postural, hypotension). This
is a sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand up from a sitting position or
if you stand up after lying down.
Ordinarily, gravity causes blood
to pool in your legs whenever you stand. Your body compensates for this by
increasing your heart rate and constricting blood vessels, thereby ensuring
that enough blood returns to your brain.
But in people with orthostatic
hypotension, this compensating mechanism fails and blood pressure falls,
leading to symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision and even
fainting.
Orthostatic hypotension can occur
for a variety of reasons, including dehydration, prolonged bed rest, pregnancy,
diabetes, heart problems, burns, excessive heat, large varicose veins and
certain neurological disorders.
A number of medications also can
cause orthostatic hypotension, particularly drugs used to treat high blood
pressure — diuretics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors — as well as antidepressants and
drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease and erectile dysfunction.
Orthostatic hypotension is
especially common in older adults, with as many as 20 percent of those older
than age 65 experiencing orthostatic hypotension.
But orthostatic hypotension can
also affect young, otherwise healthy people who stand up suddenly after sitting
with their legs crossed for long periods or after working for a time in a
squatting position.
Low blood pressure after eating
(postprandial hypotension). Postprandial
hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure after eating. It affects mostly
older adults.
Just as gravity pulls blood to
your feet when you stand, a large amount of blood flows to your digestive tract
after you eat.
Ordinarily, your body counteracts
this by increasing your heart rate and constricting certain blood vessels to
help maintain normal blood pressure. But in some people these mechanisms fail,
leading to dizziness, faintness and falls.
Postprandial
hypotension is more likely to affect people with high blood pressure or
autonomic nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
Lowering the
dose of blood pressure drugs and eating small, low-carbohydrate meals may help
reduce symptoms.
Low blood pressure from faulty brain signals (neurally mediated
hypotension). This disorder causes blood pressure to drop after standing
for long periods, leading to signs and symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and
fainting.
Neurally
mediated hypotension mostly affects young people, and it seems to occur because
of a miscommunication between the heart and the brain.
When you stand
for extended periods, your blood pressure falls as blood pools in your legs.
Normally, your body then makes adjustments to normalize your blood pressure.
But in people
with neurally mediated hypotension, nerves in the heart's left ventricle
actually signal the brain that blood pressure is too high, rather than too low.
As a result,
the brain lessens the heart rate, decreasing blood pressure even further. This
causes more blood to pool in the legs and less blood to reach the brain,
leading to lightheadedness and fainting.
Low blood pressure due to nervous
system damage (multiple system atrophy with orthostatic hypotension). Also
called Shy-Drager syndrome, this rare disorder causes progressive damage to the
autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions such as blood
pressure, heart rate, breathing and digestion.
Although
this condition can be associated with muscle tremors, slowed movement, problems
with coordination and speech, and incontinence, its main characteristic is
severe orthostatic hypotension in combination with very high blood pressure
when lying down.
Symptoms--For
some people, low blood pressure can signal an underlying problem, especially
when it drops suddenly or is accompanied by signs and symptoms such as:
·
Dizziness or lightheadedness
·
Fainting (syncope)
·
Lack of concentration
·
Blurred vision
·
Nausea
·
Cold, clammy, pale skin
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Rapid, shallow breathing
·
Fatigue
·
Depression
·
Thirst
Risk
factors--Low blood pressure (hypotension) can occur in anyone,
though certain types of low blood pressure are more common depending on your
age or other factors:
Age. Drops in blood pressure on standing or after eating occur
primarily in adults older than 65. Orthostatic, or postural, hypotension
happens after standing up, while postprandial 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.
Medications. People
who take certain medications, such as high blood pressure medications like
alpha blockers, have a greater risk of low blood pressure.
Certain diseases. Parkinson's
disease, diabetes and some heart conditions put you at a greater risk of
developing low blood pressure.
Complications--Even
moderate forms of low blood pressure can cause not only dizziness and weakness
but also fainting and a risk of injury from falls.
And severely low blood pressure from any cause can
deprive your body of enough oxygen to carry out its normal functions, leading
to damage to your heart and brain.
HOMOEOPATHIC
REMEDIES
Homoeopathic remedies are
effective for the treatment of low blood
pressure .Some of the important remedies are given below-
GELSEMIUM
30- Gelsemium is an excellent medicine when dizziness, vertigo
and dullness are marked. Drowsiness and a feeling of tiredness accompany the
condition. Heaviness of head and eyelids is also present. Pulse is also slow.
Gelsemium is also effective when blood pressure drops suddenly from emotional
excitement. The emotional excitement may be triggered by any bad news, fright,
sudden grief and other causes.
VISCUM
ALBUM 30- Viscum Album is prescribed when
persistent vertigo from low blood pressure is present. Pulse is small and weak.
Aching and dull pain in the head also appears. These medicines improve the
sluggish circulation and ensure complete recovery.
GLONOINE
30-
Glonoine is very effective for low blood pressure after sun exposure. It
is indicated when head heaviness, vertigo and fainting spells appear after sun
exposure. Vertigo is marked in an upright position.
NATRUM
MURIATICUM 30--
Natrum Mur is effective when headache, exhaustion with nausea and
vomiting appear after being exposed to the sun for long hours. Blood pressure
is lowered with a slow, weak pulse.
CACTUS GRANDIFLORUS 200- Cactus grandiflorus is an effective medicine for low blood
pressure due to heart disease . Characteristic constriction as if an iron band
around the heart is the guiding symptom for the selection of this
remedy. Temperature is usually subnormal.
CARBO
VEG AND CHINA 30—Carbo Veg and China are used for low blood pressure from
dehydration. These medicines for low blood pressure are effective
when severe diarrhea with dehydration is the cause. There is marked exhaustion
with episodes of fainting. Blood pressure is low. The pulse is slow, weak and
often imperceptible. The body is cold to touch with sweating. The person
presents a picture of collapse
CHINA
AND FERRUM METALLIUCUM 30-- China and Ferrum Met are effective for low blood pressure
following blood loss. These are medicines that help in complete recovery from
low blood pressure resulting from blood loss. The persons needing these
medicines have low blood pressure with marked debility and exhaustion.
Dizziness and vertigo are also complained of. Pulse is feeble, soft, weak,
small and irregular. Marked anaemia is present in such persons.
CRATAEGUS OXY- Q- It is a great heart tonic
and helps for maintain normal blood pressure.
BARYTA MUR 30--Baryta Mur is one of the
effective medicines for low blood pressure when specifically diastolic
pressure is lowered. Head heaviness and lassitude in the morning time are
marked. Baryta Mur is of profound help in elderly people suffering from
low blood pressure. Along with head heaviness, weakness in the legs is also
complained of. Pulse is also slow and in a few persons is imperceptible when
Baryta Mur is indicated.
KALI PHOS 200-Kali phos is used when low
blood pressure occurs due to nervousness.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200-Lycopodium is best for treating low blood pressure, especially in
irritable persons possessing uric acid diathesis, with brownish patches on the
skin. The patient have flatulent complaints, rumbling in abdomen which is more
between 4 to 8 pm or early morning. Better from motion. The patient have a
special craving for sweets and prefer warm drinks and food.
NAJA
AND VISCUM ALBUM-- Naja and Viscum Album are
used for low blood pressure when valve problems in heart are present. They are
indicated for low blood pressure when the pulse is small, weak, irregular.
Weight and oppression in the heart region is also complained of. Palpitations
may also accompany.
SEPIA 200-Sepia is prescribed for
hypotension when there is the presence of yellowish tint with dark circles
under the eyes , liver spots etc are present. There is an empty all gone
sensation in the epigastrium after lunch. The patient prefers sour things.
There is pulsation through out the body. Mentally the patient is indifference
to life and to loved ones.
TUBERCULINUM 200-Tuberculinum is used as an
intercurrent remedy in persons who are wasting in health.
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