What is the danger of hypotension for certain groups of people? Causes and consequences of the disease

Arterial pressure, whose figures are below 100/60 mmHg, is considered low, and the condition that occurs is called hypotension. The main cause of low pressure lies in the violation of the mechanisms of regulation of the tone of blood vessels by the nervous system.

In the course of the examination, they often do not find any abnormalities other than low pressure. But the condition of patients with hypotension is characterized by a variety of symptoms that, without proper treatment, can lead to irreversible complications. In this connection, the question arises: what is the danger in the diagnosis of hypotension and how can the emergence of complications be prevented?

Complications that occur with hypotension

As a result of reduced vascular tone, there is a slowdown in blood flow velocity and, as a consequence, a lack of nutrients and oxygen entering the cells. Suffer such organs as the brain, heart, kidneys, digestive organs and so on. According to statistics, if enough oxygen is not supplied to the cell for 2 minutes, it dies.

As a result of hypotension, a vicious circle appears - blood can not deliver oxygen as a result of a decrease in vascular tone, and vessels can not be toned due to lack of oxygen. Therefore, in recent years, in connection with the increase in the number of patients diagnosed with hypotension, there was again a problem with the management of such patients, their treatment and prevention of complications.

Often with hypotension, the following types of complications occur:

• An unconscious condition, which is most common in so-called orthostatic hypotension. Clinically, this is manifested by a sharp decrease in pressure when the patients try to take the position "standing" from the initial "lying" or "sitting" position.
• Especially dangerous at this point is the possibility of injury( bruises, concussions, fractures) in the fall. It is proved that patients with a fracture of the femoral neck, being forced to lie down for several months, die from the phenomena of heart failure.
• Blood that chronically does not reach the vital centers of regulation in the brain can cause ischemic stroke. The danger arises precisely when orthostatic hypotension causes a sharp jump in pressure downward.
• Senile dementia or dementia may result from persistent blood pressure jumps. Such a violation of blood supply significantly increases the risk of dementia, even in intellectually developed people.
• In the diagnosis of hypotension, the effects can develop in the cardiac muscle. Ischemic form of myocardial infarction or cardiogenic shock can occur if the blood ceases to flow to the heart muscle.
• Violation of peripheral arterial and venous blood supply, which can eventually lead to a violation of the sensitivity of the legs and hands.
• As a result of prolonged hypotension, the vessels are reconstructed somewhat, and with age they become narrower, causing a complication, such as hypertension. This form of hypertension usually proceeds much more heavily than its primary form.

What should I do to prevent complications?

After we explained how dangerous hypotension is, the question arises: how to prevent the emergence of complications and negative consequences of the disease?

There are a number of preventive measures, the observance of which helps to prevent consequences:

1. In the mornings it is useful to get up 30 minutes earlier than usual time and make walks in the fresh air( in any weather).Hiking can be replaced by a set of special exercises with hypotension to normalize blood circulation and blood pressure.
2. Conduct a contrast shower in circular motions from the bottom up, after which vigorously rub the body with a towel.
3. If possible, it is useful to take a massage( 2-3 times a week).Massage can be ordinary, lymphatic drainage or water.
4. You can start swimming or some sports that do not require a lot of physical activity.
5. It is necessary to establish a diet, in which there should be less carbohydrates and more fresh products. Is necessary in small portions 4-5 times a day.
6. Do not abuse medicines and products containing caffeine. Strong tea, coffee or cocoa, as well as citramone are useful in small doses. When they are overdosed, the pressure drops, causing drowsiness and loss of strength.
7. Normalize your rest and proper sleep( at least 8-9 hours a day).You should rest once a year in a quiet and peaceful place without alcohol abuse. It is best to spend time on vacation in countries with a cool climate or during the cool season.
8. It is useful to include in the diet tonic drinks or tinctures( ginseng, rhodiola, leuzea, eleutherococcus).