From this article you will learn what low low pressure can indicate, what additional symptoms it accompanies. Ways to combat the problem: drug treatment, folk remedies.
Contents of the article:
- Causes of
- Symptoms of
- Diagnosis of
- Treatment of
Diastolic( lower) pressure is one that exerts blood on the vessels at the time of relaxation of the heart muscle. Normally, it should be between 60 and 80 mm Hg. Art.or by 30-40 mm Hg. Art.lower systolic( upper) pressure.
This pressure may be lower than normal due to weakened blood vessels or a decrease in the volume of circulating blood. This is dangerous, since low diastolic pressure leads to stagnation of blood in the large and small circles of the circulation. Increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
With a decrease in diastolic pressure, systolic pressure is sometimes lowered. Sometimes it remains within normal limits. And sometimes it rises, because with a chronically reduced vascular tone, the heart begins to decrease more actively, so that there is no stagnation of blood.
The following are the causes, symptoms and treatment methods that are more relevant for lowered lower pressure than the upper or both indicators( although all lower BP options are similar).
If you have diastolic blood pressure, consult a physician.
Causes of
Vessel weakness can be caused by inactivity, bad habits, improper diet, chronic fatigue, lack of sleep, frequent stress. Also, the tone of the vessels decreases with certain diseases.
Lower blood pressure is lowered for the following reasons:
- Astheno-neurotic syndrome. The tone of the vessels is disturbed due to the characteristics of the nervous system.
- Vegeto-vascular dystonia by hypotonic type - violation of vascular tone regulation by the autonomic nervous system.
- Hypothyroidism. The vascular walls are relaxed due to a lack of thyroid hormones.
- Severe renal disease( if there is insufficient renin - a substance that maintains vascular tone).
- Infectious diseases: pneumonia, tuberculosis, E. coli, etc.
- Deficiency of vitamins C, E or group B.
- Cervical osteochondrosis.
- Blood loss( with injuries or too heavy menstruation).
- Decreased hemoglobin level in the blood.
- Prolonged use of antidepressants( tricyclic, MAO inhibitors).
- Using marijuana.
- Unusual climate( when moving, sharp weather change).Especially the probability of problems with pressure in meteosensitive people and people of middle and old age is especially high. Acclimatization takes 5-10 days.
Symptoms of
Lowered lower pressure is always accompanied by malaise.
Signs that your diastolic pressure is lower:
- pressing headache;
- dizziness;
- blurred vision or spots before the eyes;
- drowsiness, weakness, decreased mental and physical performance;
- chest discomfort;
- accelerated heart rate;
- increased sweating;
- chilliness of hands and feet;
- apathy, irritability, anxiety;
- orthostatic collapse( dizziness, darkening in the eyes or even loss of consciousness with a sharp acceptance of the vertical position).
If you notice these symptoms, immediately measure the pressure and go to the doctor.
The same symptoms are manifested when both lower and upper pressure decrease simultaneously.
Diagnosis
Since the causes and treatment of the disease are always interrelated, you first need to find out why the lower pressure is low.
For this you will be assigned:
- General blood test.
- Blood test for thyroid hormones.
- If necessary - examination of vessels, spine, kidneys, lungs.
Treatment of
First of all, the main disease is treated. If you, for example, hypothyroidism, you will be prescribed drugs to normalize the thyroid gland. A means for increasing diastolic pressure is used as an adjunct to the main treatment.
Medications
To increase the lower pressure use tonic and vascular strengthening drugs.
With low low pressure, the cause of which is not revealed, as well as vegetative-vascular dystonia and astheno-neurotic syndrome treatment is carried out with the help of tonic drugs. They increase diastolic pressure, eliminate lethargy, weakness, drowsiness, apathy.
Toning agents include:
- ginseng;
- Schizandra.
Vascular strengthening agents can help prevent further pressure problems, improve blood circulation and prevent bleeding:
- ascorutin;
- quercetin.
In an astheno-neurotic syndrome, nootropics can be prescribed. They will improve the psychoemotional state. Eliminate lethargy, increase efficiency, improve blood circulation in the vessels of the brain. These are:
- Phenibut;
- pantogam.
Contraindications and side effects of medicines
Toning preparations on plant basis:
| Name | Contraindications | Side effects |
|---|---|---|
| Ginseng | Increased systolic pressure, chronic insomnia, tendency to bleeding, epilepsy, acute infectious diseases, chronic liver diseases | Sometimes: nausea, vomiting,diarrhea. Very rarely, usually with an overdose: insomnia, anxiety, fast heartbeat, headache |
| Schisandra | Insomnia, cardiac arrhythmias( for example, arrhythmias) | Insomnia, emotional excitement |
Vessel strengthening preparations:
| Name | Contraindications | Side effects |
|---|---|---|
| Ascorutin(vitamin P with vitamin C) | Increased blood clotting, tendency to thrombosis, history of thrombophlebitis, diabetes, gout, urate stones in the kidney or urineom bubble, oxalate in urine, renal failure, potassium deficiency, excess calcium. | Occur usually with prolonged use. This is a headache, nausea, heartburn, a feeling of heat. With prolonged use in large doses, it is possible to increase the level of sugar in the blood, disruption of the heart. |
| Quercetin | Individual intolerance. | Nausea, tingling at the fingertips, headache. |
Nootropics:
| Name | Contraindications | Side effects |
|---|---|---|
| Phenibut | Pregnancy, breastfeeding, renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency. | Nausea, headache, sleep disturbances, diarrhea, abdominal pain. With prolonged use adversely affects the liver. |
| Pantogam | Renal failure. | Sleep disorders, tinnitus. |
In addition to these side effects, any medication can cause allergies. It appears as a rash on the skin, a runny nose, red eyes, digestive disorders.
If any side effects occur, consult your doctor.
Folk remedies and lifestyle
Increased diastolic pressure with folk remedies:
| Tea with currant leaves | Take 1 teaspoon of black tea and 1 teaspoon of ground blackcurrant leaves. Pour a glass of boiling water. Insist 15 minutes. Drink a glass a day after eating. |
|---|---|
| Chicory root | Take 2 tablespoons of ground roots, pour 0.5 liters of warm water, "simmer" over a low heat for 30 minutes. Strain. Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day. |
The course of treatment should last no more than 3-4 weeks.
Before using folk remedies, consult your doctor.
What to do with the way of life? Observe the following rules:
- Get rid of all bad habits.
- Sleep at least 8 hours a day.
- Observe the mode of work and rest( a week should not be less than 1 day off, work no more than 8 hours a day, a lunch hour break should be every working day, a 15-minute rest - at least every 3 hours).
- Take a contrast shower. This will help strengthen and tonify blood vessels. However, such water procedures are contraindicated in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases( acute respiratory disease, bronchitis, tonsillitis, cystitis, etc.).
- Be engaged in physical culture( swimming, running, cycling).
- Spend at least 2 hours a day outdoors.
