Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is a condition where the blood pressure is lower than normal. Depending on the cause of low blood pressure, there are several ways to treat it:

• Drink more water: Dehydration can cause low blood pressure, so drinking more water can help increase blood volume and prevent dehydration.

• Increase salt intake: For people with low blood pressure, increasing salt intake can be helpful. However, its important to check with a healthcare provider before increasing salt intake, as too much sodium can lead to heart failure, especially in older adults.

• Change body positions slowly: Moving from lying flat or squatting to a standing position should be done slowly to prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure.

• Wear compression stockings: Elastic support stockings that cover the calf and thigh can help restrict blood flow to the legs, thus keeping more blood in the upper body.

• Medications: Several drugs are available to treat low blood pressure, depending on the cause. For example, the drug fludrocortisone boosts blood volume and is often used to treat orthostatic hypotension. If you have long-term (chronic) orthostatic hypotension, midodrine may be prescribed to raise standing blood pressure levels.

Its important to find out whats causing low blood pressure so that it can be treated, if necessary. If you have symptoms of extreme low blood pressure or shock, seek emergency medical help.