{"id":5514,"date":"2024-12-08T14:47:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-08T14:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=5514"},"modified":"2024-12-08T14:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T14:47:21","slug":"hmn-understanding-blood-pressure-what-are-normal-blood-pressure-levels-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-understanding-blood-pressure-what-are-normal-blood-pressure-levels-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Understanding blood pressure What are normal blood pressure levels? in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Understanding blood pressure What are normal blood pressure levels? in 2024<\/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>Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day and is measured using systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) readings. Normal levels are considered to be below 120\/80 mmHg and above 90\/60 mmHg.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>High blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as 130\/80 mmHg or above and can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease and stroke. According to the CDC, it affects nearly half of American adults.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Low blood pressure (hypotension) is considered 90\/60 mmHg or lower. It can cause symptoms like dizziness and fainting, and based on the underlying cause, there are varying treatments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Regular blood pressure monitoring is crucial for managing both high and low blood pressure. Lifestyle changes and medication are common treatments to maintain healthy levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#blood-pressure-chart\">Blood pressure levels chart<\/a> | <a href=\"#high-blood-pressure\">High blood pressure<\/a> | <a href=\"#low-blood-pressure\">Low blood pressure<\/a> | <a href=\"#see-a-doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What should my blood pressure levels be?\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PKLTsusSHf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure is the force of blood against blood vessel walls as the blood moves through the circulatory system. Blood pressure rises and falls throughout the day and varies depending on our activity. It is important to know what your blood pressure runs, as abnormally high or low blood pressure could indicate underlying health conditions. Let\u2019s take an in-depth look at blood pressure levels to understand what it means if your blood pressure is high or low.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blood-pressure-chart\">What is the normal blood pressure range?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s normal for blood pressure levels to fluctuate throughout the day based on what you\u2019re eating, how stressed you are, and whether you\u2019re exercising. Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number). Systolic blood pressure measures the pressure in arteries when the heart beats, and diastolic blood pressure measures the pressure in arteries when the heart rests between beats. Here\u2019s a blood pressure chart from the <\/span><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;\">American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AHA) to help you better understand blood pressure measurements:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-51553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_SEO_embed_Blood_pressure_stages-300x246.png\" alt=\"Table showing blood pressure levels\" width=\"495\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_SEO_embed_Blood_pressure_stages-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_SEO_embed_Blood_pressure_stages-1024x839.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_SEO_embed_Blood_pressure_stages-768x630.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_SEO_embed_Blood_pressure_stages-1536x1259.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog_SEO_embed_Blood_pressure_stages-2048x1679.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal blood pressure readings are below 120\/80 mmHg and above 90\/60 mmHg. Blood pressure readings outside this range may indicate high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension). Both systolic and diastolic pressure numbers are important. Still, systolic blood pressure (top number) is given more attention because high systolic pressure may be associated with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/which-blood-pressure-number-is-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of stroke and cardiovascular disease.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure by age and gender<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As people age, the risk of getting high blood pressure increases. Adults 19-40 years old will have blood pressure levels that fluctuate between 90-135\/60-80 mmHg. The latest hypertension guideline from 2017 labels these younger individuals as hypertensive if the systolic blood pressure range is 130-139 or diastolic blood pressure range is between 80-89, however, the treatment depends on their calculated risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/know-your-risk\/risk-factors\/high-blood-pressure-and-heart-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AHA), blood pressure ranges are the same for men and women. Women and men have about the same chance of developing high blood pressure at some time in their lives. Although high blood pressure is not directly caused by gender, the AHA explains that blood pressure can be affected by pregnancy, birth control, or menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth control pills may increase blood pressure in women. This is more likely to occur in women who are overweight, have kidney problems, or have family members with high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure ranges are the same for adults of all ages, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/reading-the-new-blood-pressure-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whereas previously older adults were considered to have high blood pressure at 150\/80, now high blood pressure is considered to be 130\/80, regardless of age. Many people who previously were not diagnosed with high blood pressure now fall into categories of high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/high-blood-pressure-and-older-adults\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute on Aging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, older adults often experience a condition called isolated systolic hypertension. This occurs when the systolic is 130 or higher, and the diastolic is less than 80. This type of high blood pressure occurs due to stiffening of major arteries, which happens with age. Isolated systolic hypertension is the most common form of high blood pressure in older adults. It can cause serious health problems as well as shortness of breath (even with light activity), dizziness when standing, and falls. Seniors should see their healthcare provider on a regular basis to check blood pressure, as well as check blood pressure regularly at home. Isolated systolic hypertension may require more than one type of blood pressure medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>What\u2019s a normal heart rate?<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"high-blood-pressure\">High blood pressure range<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated blood pressure is <\/span><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;\">defined as<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a blood pressure of 120-129\/&lt;80, and stage 1 high blood pressure is defined as a blood pressure of 130-139 systolic or 80-89 diastolic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly half of American adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure, and only 1 in 4 adults have the condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/facts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Statistics from the World Health Organization (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hypertension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WHO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) reveal that an estimated 1.13 billion people have high blood pressure globally and that it\u2019s a major cause of premature death.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure negatively affects the body in many ways. Hypertension causes the heart to work harder than normal; it can damage arteries, enlarge the left ventricle of the heart, and even cause cognitive impairment, strokes, and heart failure. When blood pressure is elevated, it constricts blood vessels, causing the organs that need blood and oxygen to be damaged. This can damage retinas in the eyes causing blindness, cause kidney failure, and erectile dysfunction in men.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">High blood pressure categories<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 to 129<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 1 hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">130 to 139<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-89<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 2 hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">140+\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertensive crisis (requires emergency treatment)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than 180<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND\/OR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than 120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if your blood pressure is 135\/60, it would be considered stage 1 hypertension because the top number falls between 130 and 139.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>Heart disease statistics<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of high blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often high blood pressure is asymptomatic.\u00a0 It typically doesn\u2019t cause symptoms until it leads to a serious health problem like a stroke or heart attack. This is why hypertension is\u00a0 referred to as the \u201csilent killer.\u201d When it causes symptoms or side effects, people may experience one or more of the following:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial flushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\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;\">Nosebleeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in the urine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any of these symptoms, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that your blood pressure is too high. Some people will have one or more of these symptoms for unrelated reasons, so it\u2019s always a good idea to check your blood pressure on a regular basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our heart health newsletter<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of high blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are more at risk of having hypertension over their lifetime. In general, high blood pressure levels occur slowly over time, though something like anxiety can cause short-term spikes in blood pressure. Here are the most common risk factors and causes of high blood pressure:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity (a BMI &gt;30)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedentary lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking too much alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older age\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though blood pressure is considered high if it\u2019s 130\/80 mmHg or above, it\u2019s also possible to have a high top blood pressure number and a normal low blood pressure number. This is a condition called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amjmed.com\/article\/S0002-9343(16)30919-6\/pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">isolated systolic hypertension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mainly caused by underlying medical conditions like diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and heart valve problems. A high bottom number on a blood pressure reading is likely the result of consuming too much sodium, obesity, drinking too much alcohol, and not getting enough physical exercise.\u00a0 If blood pressures continue to be elevated, regardless of the cause, the body benefits from medication to normalize the blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating high blood pressure often involves a combination of lifestyle changes and medications. Here are the most common hypertension treatments:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>ACE inhibitors vs. beta blockers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: The CDC includes hypertensive patients in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-risk groups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for contracting COVID-19 or developing coronavirus complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help lower blood pressure levels and benefit the overall health of the patient. Some effective changes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising moderately 30 minutes most days of the week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting excessive salt intake. No more than 2000 mg of sodium per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a healthy body weight (BMI 20-25).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing stress. Consider incorporating meditation or yoga.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting alcohol use.\u00a0 No more than 14 alcoholic drinks\/week for men or 7 alcoholic drinks\/week for women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quitting smoking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"low-blood-pressure\">Low blood pressure range<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/1000973.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevalence of low blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is unknown, but we know it\u2019s a common condition that affects people worldwide. Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic less than 120 and a diastolic less than 80, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/lowbloodpressure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is considered to be 90\/60 or lower.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><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;\">American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within certain limits, the lower your blood pressure reading is, the better. There is also no specific number at which day-to-day blood pressure is considered too low, as long as none of the symptoms of trouble are present.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, one person may have a low blood pressure of 85\/55 and feel just fine, while another may have the same blood pressure and have symptoms. When one or more of these symptoms (mentioned below) are involved, the person\u2019s low blood pressure can be dangerous. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure can affect the body in many ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of low blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most common symptoms of hypotension which routinely occur upon standing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\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;\">Blurry vision<\/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;\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold and sweaty skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick and shallow breathing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden drops in blood pressure can cause any of these symptoms. Extreme drops in blood pressure can cause your body to go into shock. Chronically low blood pressure can be dangerous because the body won\u2019t get enough oxygen to the heart and brain, which may cause permanent damage. Regularly checking your blood pressure with a home blood pressure monitor is essential.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes of low blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure level below 90\/60 mmHg is considered low. \u201cThe most common reasons for lowered blood pressure are low blood volume (think: dehydration or blood loss), over treatment of high blood pressure, or taking certain medications that can lower blood pressure,\u201d says Susan Besser, MD, a primary care provider who specializes in Family Medicine at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mdmercy.com\/centers-of-excellence\/additional-centers\/primary-care-physicians\/find-a-primary-care-doctor\/primary-care-doctors\/susan-besser-md\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercy Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Baltimore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some other common reasons for sudden drops in blood pressure levels and chronic hypotension:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications, like heart medicines or depression medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain health problems like heart disease or thyroid disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma that results in blood loss or blood infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy menstrual periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme changes in body temperature\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people are more likely to have low blood pressure levels based on their age, sex, and medical history. Here are the top risk factors for getting hypotension:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having heart problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having hormonal imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having vitamin and\/or nutrient deficiencies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right treatment plan for hypotension will vary depending on the person and what\u2019s causing their low blood pressure. Consult with a healthcare provider. Leading a healthy lifestyle and staying hydrated can help fix low blood pressure. Rarely, patients require medication to elevate their blood pressure in the normal range:\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some lifestyle changes that can also naturally raise blood pressure, include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking plenty of water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing your salt intake if approved by a provider<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming less alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding standing for long periods of time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming small amounts of caffeine if approved by a provider\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating frequent, small, low-carb meals\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> <\/b><b>Blood pressure treatments and medications<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"see-a-doctor\">Dangerous blood pressure levels\u2014when to see a doctor?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have two elevated blood pressure readings, you should see your provider for advice.\u00a0 If your blood pressure is at the life-threatening level of 180\/120, then you need emergent care to address this hypertensive crisis. If your blood pressure goes above 180\/120 mmHg and you\u2019re having chest pain, signs of a stroke, or heart attack, you should go to the ER, says Dr. Besser. Dangerous blood pressure levels that go unchecked can also cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aneurysms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden loss of kidney function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy complications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blindness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, sudden drops in blood pressure can be dangerous, especially for older adults who are more prone to weakness, dizziness, and fainting. 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