{"id":4615,"date":"2024-12-01T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=4615"},"modified":"2024-12-10T04:52:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:52:02","slug":"hmn-13-ways-to-raise-blood-pressure-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-13-ways-to-raise-blood-pressure-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: 13 ways to raise blood pressure in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  13 ways to raise blood pressure in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    Increasing your blood pressure, when needed, can be as simple as modifying your diet                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is classified by a reading of 90\/60 mm Hg or lower, posing health risks just as high blood pressure does.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Symptoms of low blood pressure include dizziness, fainting, confusion, and fatigue, which warrant consultation with a healthcare provider.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Causes of hypotension range from dehydration and prolonged bed rest to more severe conditions like heart failure or severe infections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Raising blood pressure safely can involve lifestyle changes and home remedies such as increasing salt and fluid intake, wearing compression stockings, and exercising regularly, under a healthcare provider\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your healthcare provider places the blood pressure cuff around your arm, you likely hope you won\u2019t have high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common medical condition, but did you know there\u2019s also a possibility your blood pressure could be too low?\u00a0 Turns out, a lot can be revealed as that cuff tightens around your biceps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/blood-pressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a measure of heart and vascular health, specifically the force of blood force flowing through blood vessels. If your results don\u2019t fall within the \u201cnormal\u201d range, there\u2019s a chance you could have low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-hypotension\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is hypotension?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blood pressure reading is comprised of two numbers, according to the American Heart Association. The top number represents your systolic pressure, a measurement of the pressure on your arteries as blood pumps out when your heart beats. The bottom number reflects your diastolic pressure, which measures the pressure on your arteries when your heart is relaxed. In this relaxed state, the heart chambers fill with blood before the next heartbeat and expel the blood out of the heart and into the arteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blood pressure reading of 90\/60 or lower is classified as hypotension, or low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/understanding-blood-pressure-readings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is between 90\/60 and 120\/80. Readings at 120\/80 or above are considered high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and that\u2019s when your risk of heart attack or stroke increases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like high blood pressure, low blood pressure could indicate a health condition or disease. \u201cBlood pressure is directly related to the functioning of the body\u2019s heart and circulatory system,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-levy-md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark Levy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, senior medical director at health insurance provider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/curative.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you could also have naturally low blood pressure without it affecting your health. Low pressure generally becomes an issue only if you have symptoms that impact your daily life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your blood pressure is considered low or high for a sustained period, though, you should see a healthcare provider who can help you figure out your baseline. They may recommend regular blood pressure monitoring and can also help you manage your blood pressure over time to keep you in a healthy range and reduce your risks of disease.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-signs-of-hypotension\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the signs of hypotension?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but you won\u2019t always experience symptoms with a drop in blood pressure. Still, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anyone, regardless of their physical shape, can experience low blood pressure, notes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kelvin-fernandez-m-d-68b02861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelvin Fernandez<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a resident physician at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rwjbh.org\/newark-beth-israel-medical-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newark Beth Israel Medical Center<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He recalls a patient who was a marathon runner and experienced chronic dizziness, a symptom of low blood pressure. \u201cSymptoms like this are common, along with fatigue, lightheadedness, and fainting,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the signs and symptoms of low blood pressure that warrant speaking to your healthcare professional:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness or lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/arrhythmia\/symptoms-diagnosis--monitoring-of-arrhythmia\/syncope-fainting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">syncope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck or back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred or fading vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sweating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"what-causes-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes low blood pressure?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The causes of low blood pressure vary from dehydration to sitting still for too long to life-threatening infections or heart failure. If you experience any of the above symptoms along with a sudden drop in blood pressure, speak to your healthcare provider. They can help you find out what\u2019s causing your symptoms and put a plan in action to address it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/low-blood-pressure\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conditions that could cause a drop in blood pressure:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy, especially in the first two trimesters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood volume due to bleeding, dehydration, or blood loss\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure\/low-blood-pressure-when-blood-pressure-is-too-low\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (specifically in heart valves, a heart attack, or heart failure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endocrine (hormone) problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A severe infection (or septic shock) could cause a quick and dangerous drop in blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An allergic reaction, like anaphylaxis, which would require urgent care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional deficiencies, including low levels of vitamins and minerals, including B-12 and folic acid, which can lead to anemia, which can lead to low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many medications can cause low blood pressure, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-blockers for heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs for Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erectile dysfunction drugs, particularly in combination with nitroglycerine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining high blood pressure medicines with many OTC drugs and other prescriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to certain health problems, there are more common, less severe causes of low blood pressure:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time of day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged bed rest\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing up too quickly (this is also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9385-low-blood-pressure-orthostatic-hypotension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orthostatic hypotension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food you\u2019ve eaten\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-raise-your-blood-pressure-safely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to raise your blood pressure safely<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have a pre-existing condition that puts you at immediate risk for a heart attack or serious health event\u2014and don\u2019t experience low blood pressure symptoms\u2014most healthcare providers won\u2019t treat it with medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you experience low blood pressure along with symptoms like dizziness or headaches, your provider may do lab work and imaging as well as prescribe these home remedies and lifestyle changes to help safely raise your blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"consume-salt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume salt<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStudies have shown that increasing fluid and salt intake can help [raise blood pressure], but it\u2019s a delicate balance and shouldn\u2019t be done without consulting your healthcare provider,\u201d says Dr. Fernandez. Opt to add salt directly to whole foods, like a dash of table salt on a baked potato, rather than processed foods like potato chips.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that a high sodium intake can cause high blood pressure, especially in older adults. Check with your doctor if you can safely use sodium to raise your blood pressure to a healthy level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"drink-water\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink water<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDehydration can potentially contribute to hypotension,\u201d says Dr. Levy, so staying hydrated is key to raising your blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often people don\u2019t realize they aren\u2019t drinking enough water. \u201cDrinking six to eight cups of water daily is a great way to maintain good hydration,\u201d he says, adding that it can vary from person to person. \u201cThe amount an individual needs will be influenced by their physical activity and by heat, among other things.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have trouble drinking enough water, consider buying a water bottle designed to keep you sipping. Some have the number of ounces printed on the side, to track how much water you still need to drink in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"avoid-alcohol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics such as alcohol can cause dehydration, which can lead to temporary low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"eat-smaller-meals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat smaller meals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you eat a large meal, you may experience a drop in blood pressure levels due to blood flowing to your digestive tract. By eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day you could prevent that blood pressure drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wear-compression-stockings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear compression stockings\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression socks <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are used for varicose veins, but also help improve circulation and increase blood pressure by preventing blood pooling in your ankles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-some-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do some exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of exercise or being sedentary can cause symptoms of low pressure to worsen. \u201cRegular exercise can help increase your blood pressure by strengthening your heart and improving circulation,\u201d says David Seit, MD, the medical director at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detoxathomeny.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascendant Detox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He explains that you should aim for 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity at least five days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHowever, it\u2019s important to check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine, especially if you have any underlying health conditions,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ask-about-blood-pressure-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about blood pressure medications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing symptoms like dizziness due to low blood pressure, you may want to discuss possible medications with your healthcare provider. Some prescription blood pressure medications, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fludrocortisone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can increase blood volume, resulting in an increase in blood pressure. If you are currently on medications to treat hypertension, there are times (especially as you age) that you need a lower dose of antihypertensive medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-foods-or-beverages-increase-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What foods or beverages increase blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming the following foods and beverages can help to raise your blood pressure when it\u2019s low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"water\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe primary dietary strategy for increasing blood pressure is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drinking enough water<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Dr. Levy says. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water helps to prevent dehydration, which causes low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"caffeine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDrinks with caffeine sometimes elevate blood pressure,\u201d Dr. Levy says. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you drink coffee, for example, that could raise your blood pressure temporarily as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caffeine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considered a stimulant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sodium-rich-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium-rich foods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/sodium.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high sodium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> content can increase blood pressure. This includes things like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deli or cured meats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salty snacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"foods-high-in-folate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods high in folate\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are deficient in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">folate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you could have anemia, which causes low blood pressure. Folate-deficient anemia is rather rare in industrialized nations and is easily diagnosed through blood work. To prevent anemia, add foods high in folate to your diet. Some popular foods that are high in folate are spinach, nuts, seafood, dairy products, and eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"foods-high-in-vitamin-b-12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods high in vitamin B-12<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also could develop anemia if you are deficient in vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia is easily diagnosed through blood work. If low, add foods high in vitamin B-12, such as beef, fortified cereal, tuna, eggs, and dairy products, or consider a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B-12 supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"foods-that-digest-slowly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that digest slowly<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your body digests foods quickly, you can experience a decrease in blood pressure due to the quick blood flow to your digestive tract. To prevent that, you can eat more foods that will digest slowly, including beans, whole grains, and protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sugar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/JAHA.118.010977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research study<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that when people drank beverages with added sugar, they experienced a 10% increase in blood pressure. These types of beverages typically can be harmful to your health. so you should consult your healthcare provider before using sugar as a way to increase your blood pressure safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-dangerously-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is dangerously low blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA very low blood pressure is indicated by symptoms of lightheadedness or dizziness and generally corresponds to blood pressure readings of 90\/60 mm Hg or less,\u201d Dr. Levy says. \u201cIf your blood pressure becomes dangerously low, work with your doctor or medical professional to evaluate and address the underlying cause.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangerously low blood pressure varies depending on the person. The blood pressure reading is not always as important as the symptoms that the person is experiencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re having trouble breathing, chest pain, loss of consciousness, or blue skin, seek emergent care or call 911.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see-your-healthcare-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see your healthcare provider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEveryone should aim to get their blood pressure checked every six months,\u201d Dr. Levy says. If you are experiencing symptoms of low pressure like dizziness or fainting on a regular basis then you should seek medical advice from your healthcare provider. 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