Whenever I check my bp it always comes under 70 - 90 range. I also feel short breath issue after taking more water/food in dinner as well as in day also. Do I need to consult with Doctor. Why its happening. I am feeling this issue from last one year. Please advice.

Dr. Paramjeet SinghCardiologist9yrs exp

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You've probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. Sometimes blood pressure that is too low can also cause problems. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure. Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers. Usually they're written one above or before the other, such as 120/80. If your blood pressure reading is 90/60 or lower, you have low blood pressure. Some people have low blood pressure all the time. They have no symptoms and their low readings are normal for them. In other people, blood pressure drops below normal because of a medical condition or certain medicines. Some people may have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing up too quickly. Low blood pressure is a problem only if it causes dizziness, fainting or in extreme cases, shock. Certain medicines and substances can lead to low blood pressure, including: � � * Alcohol � � * Anti-anxiety medicines � � * Certain antidepressants � � * Diuretics � � * Heart medicines, including those used to treat high blood pressure and coronary heart disease � � * Medicines used for surgery � � * Painkillers Other causes of low blood pressure include: � � * Nerve damage from diabetes � � * Changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias) � � * Not drinking enough fluids (dehydration) � � * Heart failure You can do a few things to prevent low blood pressure � � * Drinking more fluids � � * Getting up slowly after sitting or lying down � � * Not drinking alcohol � � * Not standing for a long time � � * Using compression stockings so blood does not collect in the legs Get these test done to find cause of blood pressure problems tests include Thyroid functions, ECG, ECHO.  

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