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Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
If you do have a naturally low blood pressure, you may not experience any signs or symptoms of problematic hypotension and may not need any type of treatment.
Still a person having low blood pressure can also mean that not enough blood is circulating in your vital organs especially your brain. This can lead to symptoms like:
- Overall weakness
- Nausea or a feeling that you are going to be sick
- Confusion
- Palpitations (irregular or rapid heartbeat)
- Blurred vision
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Dizziness
You may be suffering from orthostatic or postural hypotension if you feel symptoms when you change positions like standing up after sitting.
Usually the symptoms may only endure for a few minutes as your blood pressure attempts to adjust to your new position. The likelihood of experiencing orthostatic hypotension rises as one get older and this can be quite dangerous as it can lead to frequent falls. Some people may also experience this type of hypotension after exercising.
Postprandial hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that occurs after one eats. Older people are more prone to this type of condition especially those with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease or high blood pressure.
After eating a large amount of blood is required by your intestines for the process of digestion. When your heart rate cannot maintain enough blood pressure for this process, your blood pressure will drop and symptoms then will start to manifest.
Itching Risk Factors
The risk factors that can heighten the likelihood of pruritus often depend on the factors that cause the itching.
Some of the risk factors for pruritus include:
- Eating of foods that contain allergens – These can be fruits like strawberry and seafood like crabs, certain shrimps, fish, clams and other shellfishes
- For sensitive skin it could be – Friction from sheets or certain clothing that come into contact with the skin
- Scratching – Sometimes the act of scratching can exacerbate the itching sensation which in turn will elicit more scratching
- Heat
- Insect bites – These can include contact with caterpillar hairs and insect bites
- Contact with plants that secrete toxic substances
- Stress – These can include anger or even extreme joy. Severe stress can result in a person developing hives
- Exposure to stinging plants like poison ivy
- People taking certain medications – Cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy can have itching side effects from the treatments.
- Diseases – Diseases like to AIDS and many types of cancers often cause uncontrolled episodes of itching
- Crowded Areas – People in poor living conditions or in overcrowded places are likely to suffer from scabies, lice or mite infestation or even smallpox and chickenpox, all factors that cause skin itching
- Traveling – People who often travel are prone to exposure to allergens or parasites that can cause skin itching
- Excessive body cleaning – Aggressive hygiene and skin care particularly in children make the skin more sensitive and itchy. Excessive cleaning of body parts such as the anus and vulva can make these areas sensitive and itchy and may cause them to dysfunction as well
- People with pets – Pets can bring lice and mites with them. Animal dander from your dog or cat can be allergic to you and make you feel itchy all over.
- Tight shoes – The wearing of sports shoes and synthetic socks can lead to juvenile plantar dermatosis or athlete’s foot. Both of these conditions can lead to skin itching in the affected areas.
- Family history – People with family members who have allergy are likely to carry the allergy gene that can lead to itchiness during an allergic reaction
Dr. Cui Han is a Florida licensed acupuncture physician and the founder of AcuHealing Medical Center in Miami, FL.