Do I Have Hypotension?

Do you feel weak and constantly tired?

Do you have blurred vision, the objects you are looking at appear out of focus and hazy?

Do you have difficulty concentrating, you cannot think clearly and focus on a task?

Do you have lightheadedness, dizziness and sometimes think you will faint ( e.g. when you stand up from a sitting or lying position, after standing for long periods of time or after eating large meals containing a lot of carbohydrates)?

Have you ever fainted (temporarily lost consciousness) and fell?

Do you feel confused and disoriented?

Do you have cold, clammy, pale skin?

Do you feel nauseous (do you feel sick)?

Do you have rapid, shallow breathing or an increased heart rate?

Are you in a low mood or depressed?

Do you take medication such as diuretics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medicines or heart medicines (including those used to treat high blood pressure and coronary heart disease)?

Do you have any of the following conditions: pregnancy, hypothyroidism, diabetes, hypoglycemia, heart disease or Parkinson's disease?

Do you have a family history of heart disease?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have hypotension. Hypotension or low blood pressure is a condition whith blood pressure level of 90/60mmHg or lower. Very often a person may have hypotension without any signs or symptoms, so regular blood pressure testing is advised. If you have any concerns about your blood pressure levels and any symptoms you may have, be sure to consult your doctor for further analyses.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have hypotension. Hypotension is a medical condition indicating blood pressure levels of 90/60 mmHg or lower. Low blood flow cannot deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs, which can cause them to be temporarily or permanently damaged. Chronic low blood pressure without symptoms is almost never serious but if you experience a sudden drop of blood pressure, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. In addition to looking at your medical history, conducting physical examination and blood pressure measurements, your doctor will order a series of tests to determine the underlying cause of hypertension.