Blood pressure: the cylindrical pressure to the inner surface of walls of arteries due to blood pumped by the heart is called blood pressure. An instrument which is used by doctors to measure blood pressure of a person is called sphygmomanometer. We commonly get confused with pulse rate checked by hand- pulse rate is no. Of times heart beats per minute but that heartbeat causes pressure on walls during its systolic and diastolic phases. ;Blood pressure level less than 120/80 mmhg is considered as normal blood pressure level. Blood pressure is of two types systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure Systolic blood pressure - it is the pressure which is caused by the heart while contracting and pushing the blood out. Diastolic blood pressure- it is the pressure that remains in arteries when the heart is relaxed. ; Note- our blood pressure is higher in the day as compared to night. Due to irregularity of pressure, there are two types of pressure: 1) high blood pressure: it can be defined as a state in which the exerted pressure of the blood towards the artery walls is too high and this condition is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure level above 140/90 is considered as high and if the pressure is above 180/120 it is considered severe. ; 2) low blood pressure: this can be defined as a condition in which the pressure of the blood towards the artery walls is too low and this condition is also known as hypotension. Blood pressure level less than 90/60 is considered as very low. The pressure against the walls may lower due to many factors. ; The main causes of low blood pressure can be: Pregnancy. Hormonal problems. Diabetic person (high blood sugar). Over-the-counter medicine Heart arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) Widening or dilation of blood vessels. Heart failure. Blood loss from bleeding. Low body temperature. Heat stroke. Sepsis (type of blood infection). Dehydration. ; Symptoms of blood pressure: Blurred or fading vision. Feeling dizzy. Faint. Tiredness. Vomiting. ; Home remedies by which low blood pressure can be controlled: Use more salt- having salt in your diet increases your blood pressure. When we eat more sodium it gets absorbed into capillaries so there is more concentration in the blood. Blood has a standard osmotic balance which is disturbed by sodium uptake so to regain the osmotic balance it intakes more water, as holding more water in blood vessels leads to increase in blood pressure within a few minutes. ; Drink more water. Fluids such as juices, coconut water, aam panna, bael ka sharbat, water etc increases blood volume. As they increase in volume, the heart has to pump more to balance the standard volume which can lead to increase in the blood pressure. Wear compression stockings- it is used to get rid of pain and swelling of varicose veins thus normal bp is maintained. Varicose veins may get twisted and enlarged in the legs and hands due to excessive pressure or work done by a person. By wearing these they help not to twist or dilate the veins thus maintaining the blood pressure. They help in improving the blood flow from legs to heart which leads to improvement in the blood pressure level. ; Exercise- exercising contracts the calf muscle (soleus muscles)(second heart) that helps to return the blood to the heart easily by pumping the blood while walking, or running. These muscles surround the veins in the leg when it contracts to pump the blood ahead. Doing yoga like pranayama increases blood pressure as it increases oxygen delivery rate by making the heart work more and faster. And doing any exercise releases adrenaline which increases heart rate and causes vasoconstriction in muscles thus increasing blood pressure. ; Coffee - we should take coffee instantly as caffeine present in it makes your adrenal glands release more adrenaline, which increases heartbeat which causes your blood pressure to increase. Any type of caffeine beverage like red bull, pep, or tea helps to increase blood pressure. Eat a balanced diet - low levels of vitamin b12, iron and folic acid may cause anemia, it is a condition which occurs when your body can t make sufficient blood and which leads to low blood pressure. Eating smaller meals can prevent low blood pressure because larger meals cause more blood to reach the stomach to uptake nutrients thus lowering the blood pressure. ; Body posture - we should gently move to a standing position from lying flat or squatting. We should sit with our legs crossed. While standing, if low blood pressure symptoms begin then try crossing your thighs like a pair of scissors and squeeze it or try putting one of your feet on a chair or ledge then lean it as far & forward as possible. These moves will enhance blood flow from the legs to the heart and thus will increase blood pressure. Conclusion: Low blood pressure or hypotension is caused by many factors as stated above. They may be due to underlying diseases or stress or poor overweight management. Older people should get checked regularly because it may be due to an upcoming heart attack. There are many medications to balance it on a daily basis. Exercise is a must for longer benefits. People should take care if they find themselves dizzy and faint, and immediately consult your doctor. ;

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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

Glycemic Index in Diabetes - What Influences It?

Dr. Beena Bansal88%(10 ratings)

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Endocr...read more

Endocrinologist•Gurgaon

The glycemic index is a measure of food containing carbohydrates and how it can raise the level of glucose in the blood. This is essentially a process where every food is ranked based on a reference food such as white bread. A food with a high GI value increases the level of glucose in the blood compared to a food with a GI that is medium or low. Some of the common examples of food with a low GI include legumes and dried beans. Fats and meats are not included in the index due to the non-availabi...more

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Low Blood Sugar(Hypoglycemia): Do You Know the Symptoms?

Dr. Amar Raykantiwar92%(224 ratings)

D ( Diabetology), AFIH, DNB (F.MEDICINE)...read more

General Physician•Pune

There are numerous conditions that can arise when the body does not process the dietary glucose properly. Hypoglycemia, otherwise called as low blood sugar, is when the blood sugar level in a person s body decreases than normal value. Individuals with diabetes can get hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when their bodies do not have enough sugar to use as fuel. It can happen for a few reasons, including diet, few medications and conditions, and exercise.

In case you get hypoglycemia, record...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Glycemic Index in Diabetes

Dr. Abhay Ahluwalia87%(100 ratings)

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB, DM - E...read more

Endocrinologist•Gurgaon

The glycemic index is a measure of food containing carbohydrates and how it can raise the level of glucose in blood. This is essentially a process where every food is ranked based on a reference food such as white bread. A food with a high GI value increases the level of glucose in the blood compared to a food with a GI that is medium or low. Some of the common examples of food with a low GI include legumes and dried beans. Fats and meats are not included in the index due to the non-availability...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Cumin seed (Jeera) Side Effects on Health - Try to Avoid it

Dt. Neha Suryawanshi91%(20749 ratings)

M.Sc. in Dietetics and Food Service Mana...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai

Cumin seed is a culinary herb that is local to asia and is particularly used in india on everyday basis. Cumin seeds are otherwise called jeera, caraway and kummel. It is a product of the cumin herb, however, it transforms into a seed only once it has dried. Cumin is an esteemed spice as it has numerous health advantages, usually for digestive conditions like colic, dyspepsia and flatulence. Nevertheless, consuming cumin seeds can have numerous side effects as well; so consult your specialist be...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Top 12 Tips for Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention

Dr. Prerana Tripathi90%(481 ratings)

MBBS, Diploma in Ophthalmology, DNB

Ophthalmologist•Bangalore

What is diabetic retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy is a form of eye damage caused by complications of diabetes. It is the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes and a leading cause of blindness in adults. This condition occurs when diabetes affects the tiny blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye responsible for capturing light and images.

Diabetes-related changes in blood sugar, cholesterol levels and blood pressure can cause these vesse...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Low blood pressure

Dr. Neeraj Sharma

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Chandigarh

Blood pressure: the cylindrical pressure to the inner surface of walls of arteries due to blood pumped by the heart is called blood pressure. An instrument which is used by doctors to measure blood pressure of a person is called sphygmomanometer. We commonly get confused with pulse rate checked by hand- pulse rate is no. Of times heart beats per minute but that heartbeat causes pressure on walls during its systolic and diastolic phases.

;Blood pressure level less th...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

Home remedies for low blood pressure

Dr. Amit Joshi

B.A.M.S,PDWM ( Apollo Hospital Hyd.), CC...read more

Ayurvedic Specialist•Ajmer

Disorders which are associated with blood pressure (bp) have become very common in this present era whether you talk about high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension). Almost everyone is very well familiar with this issue of high blood pressure or hypertension and this is so, because people are always talking about this condition and everyone is well aware of the problems and the symptoms associated with hypertension but there are not many people wh...more

Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip

धनुरासन (बो पोज़) करने की विधि और फायदे

Dr. Nidhi Deshmukh87%(27 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Gurgaon

धनुरासन क्या है?

धनुरासन, या धनुष मुद्रा, एक पूर्ण योग आसन है क्योंकि यह पीठ को सुडौल बनाने और पेट की मांसपेशियों को मजबूत करने में मदद कर सकता है। यह पेट और छाती, टखनों, जांघों, गले, कमर और कूल्हे के फ्लेक्सर्स सहित शरीर के सामने के हिस्से को स्ट्रेच में भी मदद करता है।1

धनुरासन संस्कृत के दो शब्दों धनुष और आसन से बना है। जिसका अर्थ है धनुष के समान आसन या मुद्रा है। इसे करते समय शरीर के धनुष के आकार की मुद्रा के कारण इसे धनुष मुद्रा या धनुरासन कहा जाता है। धनुरासन पी...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

प्राकृतिक रूप से बीटा-ब्लॉकर्स को कैसे प्राप्त करें

Dr. Kiran Kumar S

MBBS, MD - Anatomy

General Physician•Bangalore

बीटा ब्लॉकर्स ऐसी दवाएं हैं जो रक्तचाप को कम करती हैं। इन्हें बीटा-एड्रेरेनर्जिक अवरोधक एजेंट भी कहा जाता है। बीटा ब्लॉकर्स हार्मोन एपिनेफ्रीन के प्रभाव को अवरुद्ध करके काम करते हैं। एपिनेफ्रीन को सामान्य बोलचाल की भाषा में एड्रेनालिन भी कहते हैं।

बीटा-ब्लॉकर्स तंत्रिका तंत्र में हार्मोन को अवरुद्ध करके काम करते हैं जो शरीर की तनाव प्रतिक्रियाओं का प्रबंधन करते हैं। इससे व्यक्ति की हृदय गति धीमी हो सकती है, हृदय पर तनाव कम हो सकता है और रक्तचाप कम हो सकता है।

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

हाई ब्लड प्रेशर को इन जड़ी बूटियों की मदद से करें नियंत्रित

Dr. Monalisa Ramesh Gayakwad (Clinical Nutrition )89%(18 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Nagpur

उच्च रक्तचाप यानी हाई ब्लड प्रेशर आजकल बहुत आम समस्या है। अधिकतर लोग हाई ब्लड प्रेशर का शिकार हैं। इसका बड़ा कारण हमारी वर्तमान जीवनशैली है। भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में ना तो समय से खाने का होश है ना ही सोने का। बेवक्त खाना खाना,कम नींद लेना और हर वक्त का तनाव हाई ब्लड प्रेशर को दावत देने के लिए काफी है।

हालांकि इसे आसानी से मैनेज भी किया जा सकता है बशर्ते कि आप अपनी जीवनशैली में थोड़ा बदलाव करें और कुछ अचूक हर्बल नुस्खें अपना लें। तो आइए जानते हैं कि किस तरह आप घर बैठे ही अपने ब्लड प्रेशर ...more

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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 10 Diabetologist In Bangalore

Dr. Suguna S86%(32 ratings)

M.Sc. Community Health and Nutrition, Ph...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Bangalore

1. Dr. Arpandev bhattacharyya ;

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-arpandev-bhattacharyya-endocrinologist

Mbbs, md in medicine, dnb in general medicine

37 years experience 900 - 1000 at clinic

He has extensive training in endocrinology and is a specialist in clinical practice. He is a well-known physician who has a wealth of expertise working in the medical fields of endocrinology and diabetology. He obtained his mbbs from north bengal ...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Top 10 General Physician In Pune

Dr. Ashish Tapadia

MBBS, MD - General Medicine

General Physician•Pune

1. Dr. Shivram bhonagiri

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/pune/doctor/dr-shivram-bhonagiri-general-physician

Mbbs, md - internal medicine, general physician, pune

39 years experience 400 - 500 at clinic

Doctor shivram has been practising medicine for the past 39 years as a general practitioner and has helped a great number of patients who suffered from severe and complicated conditions. He received his prestigious education in the form of an undergraduate degree...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

लो- ब्लड प्रेशर से हैं परेशान तो इन घरेलू उपायों से पाएं तुरंत आराम

Dr. Walia Murshida Huda

General Physician•Ghaziabad

आपने उच्च रक्तचाप या हाई ब्लड प्रेशर के बारे में सुना होगा। निम्न रक्तचाप यानी लो-ब्लडप्रेशर भी किसी भी व्यक्ति के लिए उतना ही खतरनाक हो सकता है। कुछ मामलो में तो कहीं ज्यादा भी इसका असर हो सकता है। रक्तचाप की सामान्य रीडिंग 120 मिमी एचजी से कम और 80 मिमी एचजी से ऊपर होनी चाहिए। पहली संख्या सिस्टोलिक प्रेशर या धमनियों में दबाव को इंगित करती है जब हृदय धड़कता है और उनमें रक्त भर जाता है। दूसरी संख्या डायस्टोलिक प्रेशर को दर्शाती है जो धमनियों में दबाव को इंगित करता है, जब हृदय धड़कन के बीच आराम क...more

1454 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 3 years ago• Featured Tip

What Happens If Expecting Mother Has Hypertension?

Dr. Garima92%(463 ratings)

MBBS

General Physician•Fatehabad

Hypertension affects many women during ;pregnancy. Blood pressure readings that are equal to or greater than 140/90 mm/hg indicate elevated blood pressure. If left untreated, the condition can lead to serious health complications for the infant, the mother, or both.

Types of hypertension associated with pregnancy

Three types of hypertension are common in women during pregnancy

Chronic hypertension a woman with chronic hypertension either had elevated bl...more

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