Keeping the body hydrated, not skipping meals, eating small meals frequently, crossing legs when you sit, avoiding alcohol and wearing compression stockings are the best home remedies for low blood pressure.

The sudden feeling of dizziness or tiredness is a sign of low blood pressure. A blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic) is generally considered low blood pressure. Low blood pressure is not fatal but sometimes it can cause dizziness or light headedness. Therefore, it is important to know the causes of low blood pressure so that the treatment is done accordingly.

In most of the cases low blood pressure is caused due to dehydration or skipped meals which can be treated at home by following certain home remedies. But if you face regular dizziness and fatigue then it can be a sign of serious medical or surgical disorders, consulting a doctor is best recommended in such cases.

To know the causes of  low blood pressure one must first recognize the symptoms of  it. Here are the most common symptoms one can easily notice during sudden drop in the blood pressure

Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Causes and Home Remedies

Symptoms for low blood pressure

In general cases the symptoms of low blood pressure can be as follows:

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Fainting
• Lightheadedness
• Lack of concentration

In serious cases low blood pressure can be a sign of hypotension, and the symptoms are:

• Sudden shock
• Blurred vision
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Weak and rapid pulse
• Sudden and extreme sweating

Once you identify the symptoms, knowing about the causes is the next step. As we have already discussed the occasional dizziness causes due to dehydration, poor diet, standing in sun for too long, getting up from a good long sleep or standing up after sitting for too long. This level of low blood pressure is not harmful and can be treated by drinking good amount of water and not skipping meals. There are also other causes for a sudden drop of  blood pressure which need immediate attention.

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Causes for low blood pressure

Medical condition that can cause low blood pressure:

• Dehydration– we all are aware that 70% of the human body is water. So when the body loses more water than it takes in, then it results in weakness, tiredness and dizziness.
• Pregnancy– pregnant woman experience regular drop in the blood pressure due to the expansion of the circulatory system. But this is a normal cause and the blood pressure returns to pre-pregnancy level after giving birth.
• Poor diet- lack of proper nutrition to the body can also cause occasional drop of blood pressure.
• Anemia- individuals who suffer from anemia experience occasional or regular dizziness and fatigue.
• Blood loss- losing a lot of blood during menarche, from a major injury or internal bleeding can reduce the amount of blood in your body, leading to a severe drop in blood pressure.

And other severe medical conditions like heart problems, endocrine problems, thyroid problems, diabetes, and low blood sugar cause sudden drop in the blood pressure which need special medical attention.

11 Effective Home Remedies for Low Blood Pressure

Now that we are aware of the symptoms and causes of  low blood pressure, let us look into the most common yet best home remedies that help maintain the body’s blood pressure.

• Keeping the body hydrated is a very important rule to follow. Always carry a water bottle with you, especially while travelling (on a sunny day “compulsory”). Drinking good amount of water is integral to keep the body from losing control.
• Do not skip meals. The body needs proper amount of  salts, sugar and nutrients, so keep a track of  your diet and make sure to feed your body with all the necessary nutrition.
• During a sudden drop of blood pressure or dizziness, drink a glass of water with some salt and sugar added in it. This in one of the most effective remedies for quick recovery from low blood pressure (occasional).
• Avoid sudden change of positions. Most of us feel dizziness after a sudden change in the positions i.e. standing up after sitting for long hours, getting up at once from sleep.
• Eat small meals frequently. Just like skipping meals is bad, eating more at once is also a bad habit. Eating small meals with a gap of an hour or two is helpful in maintaining balanced blood pressure.
• Cross your legs when you sit. Crossing legs while sitting can increase the blood pressure. This method is recommended only for people with low blood pressure as it can cause a problem for people with high blood pressure.
• Avoid alcohol beverages. Alcohol can lower blood pressure further, so people with low blood pressure should avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
• Wear compression stockings. Wearing compression stockings helps for good blood circulation. Pregnant women can use compression stocking to decrease the chance of varicose veins, DVT(deep vein thrombosis) and pain relief.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to hot water. Avoid bathing for too long in a hot water tub.
• Raise the head of the bed. Use double pillows to keep your head higher than your other part of the body.
• Do not lift heavy objects all at once. Take help or lift weights in portions to reduce the risk of giving too much effort to the heart and brain.