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- Low blood pressure: Introduction
- Causes (578 conditions)
- Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (21 listings)
- Misdiagnosis
- Home Diagnostic Testing
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (26 listings)
- Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (749 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (971 listings)
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Low blood pressure: Introduction
Low blood pressure: also called hypotension means decreased blood circulating in the body. See free access online books about Low blood pressure below. See detailed information below for a list of 578 causes of Low blood pressure, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Low blood pressure:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Low blood pressure.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Heart block
- Dysrhythmia
- Aortic valvular stenosis
- Pulmonary valveular stenosis
- Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
- Atrial myxoma
- Primary pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
- Cardiac tamponade
- Mitral stenosis
- Tricuspid stenosis
- Cor triatriatum
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Eisenmenger's syndrome
- Vasovagal syncope
- Glosssopharyngeal neuralgia
- Micturition syncope
- Deglutition syncope
- Post-tussive syncope
- Baroceptor dysfunction in the elderly
- Autonomic degneration
- Diabetes
- Shy-Drager syndrome
- Carotid sinus hypersensitivity
- Hemorrhage
- Dehydration
- Muscle wasting
- Prolonged bed-rest
- Phaeochromocytoma
- Serotonin-secreting tumor
- more causes...»
See full list of 578 causes of Low blood pressure
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Causes of Types of Low blood pressure:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Low blood pressure:
- Postural hypotension (26 causes)
- Mild hypotension
- Orthostatic hypotension (48 causes)
- Very low blood pressure (2 causes)
- Severe drop in blood pressure
- Excessively reduced blood pressure
- Enhanced postural hypotensive reaction
- more types...»
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- Low blood pressure in pregnancy (17 causes)
- more types...»
See full list of 11 types for Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Low blood pressure, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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- Low blood pressure and Blood pressure symptoms (190 causes)
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- Low blood pressure and Syncope (132 causes)
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- Low blood pressure and Heart symptoms (132 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Sensations (129 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Pain (128 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Respiratory symptoms (127 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Digestive symptoms (126 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Breathing difficulties (123 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Breath symptoms (113 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Muscle symptoms (112 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Head symptoms (105 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Abdominal symptoms (104 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Behavioral symptoms (102 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Muscle weakness (101 causes)
- Low blood pressure and Skin symptoms (97 causes)
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Low blood pressure
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Low blood pressure:
- Heart block (66 causes)
- Dysrhythmia
- Aortic valvular stenosis
- Pulmonary valvular stenosis
- Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
- Atrial myxoma
- Primary pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism (28 causes)
- Cardiac tamponade
- Mitral stenosis
- Tricuspid stenosis
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Diagnostic Guides for Low blood pressure
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Low blood pressure from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Low blood pressure. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Low blood pressure
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- "Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors" (2008)
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Low blood pressure: Self Assessment Tools
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Low blood pressure: Medical Mistakes
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Low blood pressure: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and Low blood pressure
Metabolic syndrome often undiagnosed: Metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X, is an often overlooked medical condition that causes a cluster of chronic...read more »
Heart attacks can be undiagnosed: Although the most severe symptoms of heart attack are hard to miss, there are varying degrees of severity. It is altogether too common for people to die from undiagnosed heart attack, or from delaying too long to call...read more »
Heart attacks can be overdiagnosed: Although many people die from heart attacks, there are also many cases where people fear that they have a heart attack,...read more »
Unnecessary hysterectomies due to undiagnosed bleeding disorder in women: The bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand's disease is quite common in women, but often fails to be correctly diagnosed. Women with the...read more »
Rare heart condition often undiagnosed: The rare heart condition called long QT syndrome can lead to episodes of palpitations and rapid heartbeat. In rare cases, this undiagnosed condition can be fatal. It should be considered for any...read more »
Heart attack can be over-diagnosed: Although heart attack is often undiagnosed, leading to fatality, it can also be over-diagnosed. People become concerned that a...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure. The "cuff"...read more »
Over-diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension in obese patients: A diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, particularly pulmonary arterial hypertension, is often a misdiagnosis in obese patients. Exertional dyspnea leads to a...read more »
Obesity-related conditions undiagnosed in children: A variety of conditions are associated with obesity (see obesity), but these tend to be undiagnosed more often in child patients than in adults. Some of the overlooked...read more »
Hypertension misdiagnosis common in children: Hypertension is often misdiagnosed in adults (see misdiagnosis of hypertension), but its misdiagnosis is even more likely in children. Some of the ...read more »
Difficulty breastfeeding- Sheehan's syndrome?: Decreased functioning of the pituitary gland following excessive blood loss during child birth is referred to as Sheehan’s syndrome. Severe blood loss results in decreased blood supply and death of parts...read more »
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Low blood pressure: Related Rare Diseases
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Diagnostic tests for Low blood pressure:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Low blood pressure. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Inspect for pallor of skin and conjunctiva which may suggest anemia or shock
- Inspect for increased pigmentation of the skin which may suggest Addison's disease. The increased pigmentation of Addison's disease is characterized by the "sun kissed" pigmentation of the nipples, palmar creases, pressure area and mouth
- Look for signs of shock - e.g. elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, mottled skin, altered level of consciousness, reduced urine output.
- Blood pressure taken when lying down and again after rapidly arising to standing position - Postural drop in blood pressure suggests orthostatic hypotension. Hypotension is a relative term e.g. an elderly person whose usual blood pressure is 190/100 may be in shock with a blood pressure of 120/80. An infant's normal blood pressure may be 80/60.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Low blood pressure. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had low blood pressure? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- What symptoms of low blood pressure do you have? - e.g. faintness with standing, fainting, lightheadedness, dizziness.
- Is the low blood pressure found only on standing? - This suggests orthostatic hypotension, which may be due to several causes, including hypopituitarism (low pituitary gland function), diabetic neuropathy, anemia and various cardiovascular disorders.
- Possible sources of low blood volume? - e.g. trauma, external bleeding, rectal bleeding, bloody stool, vomiting blood, coffee-ground colored vomit, excessive vomiting, excessive diarrhea.
- Fluid intake? - may suggest significantly inadequate intake of fluid and dehydration as cause of low blood pressure e.g. poor fluid intake due to illness, anorexia, malnutrition or neglect.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Low blood pressure) may include:
- Fever? - may suggest septic shock due to infection as possible cause of low blood pressure. Low blood pressure is a late sign in septic shock.
- Chest pain? - may suggest heart attack or pulmonary embolism.
- Shortness of breath? - may suggest pulmonary embolism, allergy, anemia, pneumonia, pulmonary edema.
- Symptoms of congestive cardiac failure? - e.g. shortness of breath on exertion, bilateral ankle swelling that is usually symmetrical and worse in the evenings, with improvement during the night. As the heart failure progresses, swelling ascends to involve the legs, thighs, genitalia and abdomen.
- Symptoms of Diabetes mellitus? - e.g. frequency of urination, excessive thirst, weight loss (especially in Type 1 Diabetes mellitus), tiredness, fatigue, increased infections especially of the skin and genitals, blurry vision. Diabetic neuropathy, a complication of diabetes mellitus may cause low blood pressure.
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See Diagnosis Checklist for Low blood pressure (21 listings)
Home Diagnostic Testing and Low blood pressure
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Stories from Users for Low blood pressure
Real-life user stories relating to Low blood pressure:
- GI symptoms, low blood pressure, inner ear damage, weakness, swollen salivary glands
- Palpitaions, Rapid heartbeat, rising blood pressure, numbness
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- spikes in blood pressure 260/120
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Causes of Low blood pressure listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Low blood pressure as a symptom include:
- Adrenal cortex insufficiency
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Aliskiren
- Alseroxylon
- Ambenonium
- Amitriptyline
- Amphotericin B
- Amrinone
- Amyl nitrate
- Antipsychotic agents
- Aortic valve incompetence
- Apomorphine
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See full list of 578
causes of Low blood pressure
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medications or substances causing Low blood pressure:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Low blood pressure as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Urecholine
- Duvoid
- Myotonachol
- Urabeth
- Bethanechol Chloride
- Triamterene
- more causes...»
See full list of 749
medications causing Low blood pressure
Drug interactions causing Low blood pressure:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Low blood pressure as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Prochlorperazine and propranolol reaction
- Compazine and propranolol reaction
- Compazine Spansule and propranolol reaction
- Compro and propranolol reaction
- Prazosin and alcohol interaction
- Minipress and alcohol interaction
- Minipress XL and alcohol interaction
- Minizide and alcohol interaction
- more interactions...»
See full list of 971 drug interactions causing Low blood pressure
Definitions of Low blood pressure:
Abnormally low blood pressure.
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Organs affected by Low blood pressure:
The list of organs typically affected by Low blood pressure may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Low blood pressure
The list below shows some of the causes of Low blood pressure mentioned in various sources:
- Abdominal Aneurysm - hypotension
- Achalasia - addisonianism - alacrima syndrome - orthostatic hypotension
- Achalasia - Addisonianism - Alacrimia syndrome - orthostatic hypotension
- Acid-Base Imbalance - low blood pressure
- Acroosteolysis neurogenic - postural hypotension
- ACTH Deficiency - low blood pressure
- more causes...»
See full list of 578 causes of Low blood pressure
How Common are these Causes of Low blood pressure?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Low blood pressure. Of the 578 causes of Low blood pressure that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9 causes are "very common" diseases
- 7 causes are "common" diseases
- 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 2 causes are "rare" diseases
- 19 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 556 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 578 causes of Low blood pressure
Conditions listing symptoms: Low blood pressure:
The following list of conditions have 'Low blood pressure' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Low blood pressure:
The following list of conditions have 'Low blood pressure' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Low blood pressure Based on Risk Factors
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Low blood pressure?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Low blood pressure, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Cardiologist
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What are the alternative names for Low blood pressure:
Blood pressure low, systemic
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Classifications of Low blood pressure:
Subtypes of Low blood pressure:
Postural hypotension (8 causes), Mild hypotension, Orthostatic hypotension (14 causes), Very low blood pressure, Severe drop in blood pressure, Excessively reduced blood pressure, Enhanced postural hypotensive reaction
Medical Conditions associated with Low blood pressure:
Blood pressure symptoms (567 causes)
Symptoms related to Low blood pressure:
Heart block (9 causes), Dysrhythmia, Aortic valvular stenosis, Pulmonary valvular stenosis, Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, Atrial myxoma, Primary pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary embolism (8 causes), Cardiac tamponade, Mitral stenosis, Tricuspid stenosis
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Medical News summaries about Low blood pressure
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- Failure to diagnose in a timely man allegedly led to death
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News Archives for Low blood pressure
Medical news articles related to Low blood pressure include:
- Too-Low Blood Pressure Can Also Bring Danger
- Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Linked to SIDS
- Low Blood Pressure During Surgery Boosts Stroke Risk
- Managing Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Cuts Stroke Risk
- A Blood Pressure Monitor to Wear on Your Wrist
- Blood Pressure Drug May Not Ease Irregular Heartbeat
- more health news...»
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Low blood pressure
Medical research papers related to Low blood pressure include:
- Early volume expansion for prevention of morbidity and mortality in very preterm infants
- Controlling hypertension and hypotension immediately post-stroke (CHHIPS): a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot trial
- Diuretics for heart failure
- Interventions for improving adherence to ocular hypotensive therapy
- Alpha2-adrenergic agonists for the management of opioid withdrawal
- Early volume expansion versus inotrope for prevention of morbidity and mortality in very preterm infants
- Controlling Hypertension and Hypotension Immediately Post-Stroke (CHHIPS) - a randomised controlled trial
- Glucocorticoid therapy for hypotension in the cardiac intensive care unit
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