Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is a condition where the blood pressure reading is lower than expected. A blood pressure reading below 90/60 mm Hg is generally considered low. However, what is considered low blood pressure for one person might be normal for someone else. Low blood pressure might cause no noticeable symptoms, or it might cause dizziness, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, fainting, fatigue, confusion, nausea, cold and clammy skin, and pale skin. Sometimes, low blood pressure can be life-threatening.

There are different types of low blood pressure, including:

• Orthostatic hypotension: This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when you stand up from a sitting or lying down position.
• Postprandial hypotension: This is a drop in blood pressure after eating.
• Neurally mediated hypotension: This is a drop in blood pressure after standing for a long time.
• Severe hypotension: This is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.

Low blood pressure can be caused by various factors, including dehydration, prolonged bed rest, heart problems, pregnancy, endocrine disorders, and use of certain medications. Its important to find out whats causing low blood pressure so that it can be treated, if necessary[[4]](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21156-low-blood-pre...