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If blood loss is extensive, a person's blood pressure will drop severely, causing the heart rate to increase, capillary reflex to slow, lightheadedness and the person becomes disoriented or confused (can't remember where they are, what day it is). At this point, a transfusion is necessary.
For further information, Wikipedia is surprisingly apt on this subject:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleeding#By_blood_loss
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoLow blood pressure (hypotension) is pressure so low it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney, the organs do not function normally and may be permanently damaged.
Symptoms:
Blurred vision
Confusion
Vertigo
Fainting
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Weakness
Causes:
Advanced Diabetes
Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic response)
Changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Dehydration
Fainting
Heart attack
Heart failure
Shock (caused by severe infection, stroke, anaphylaxis, heart attack or major trauma)
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∙ 11y agoYes, low blood sugar can decrease the blood pressure.But only after the low blood sugar causes a loss of consciousness.
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∙ 16y agoIt would tend to lower the blood pressure all other things being the same
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∙ 8y agoIt reduces the volume and therefore the pressure.
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∙ 6y agoHeart is unable to pump blood to the head and the person can faint.
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What meal plan provides recipes to lower blood pressure?
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What is another name for low blood pressure?
Why can't I find any information on very low blood pressure readings for a 60 year old woman? The charts seem to start at 100/? but the readings I am getting are consistently below 100/??? Does anyone have an answer??
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What is classed as high or low blood pressure?
Blood pressure at or above 140/90 is considered high blood pressure. Conversely, pressures below 100/60 (or in some cases, 90/60) are considered low blood pressure.
What can cause low whit and red blood cell count and low platelet count?
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How does blood circulate around the lower arm and hand?
Blood pumps down and through the vessels in your hands by the pressure your heart pumps the blood from your heart. When you blood pressure is low then the blood isn't pumping with enough pressure.
What are low blood palates?
Low blood platelets will affect clotting. Thrombocytopenia is the official term for low platelet count - lower than normal range. Too low can affect coagulation (clotting).
What is the Blood count for anemic?
If you are anemic, your hematocrit count is below 14mg/dl and hemoglobin less than 40 mg/dl. There is fatigability, low blood pressure and dizziness.
My friend eats baking powder almost everyday does it really help to low her blood pressure?
LOL no. A low salt, healthy diet can help to lower blood pressure, as can regular exercise.
What is a symptom of low blood pressure?
The symptoms of low blood pressure (mercury values of 90/60 mmHg or lower) are dizziness, feeling confused, fainting, nausea, blurred vision and weakness.
What causes low blood count?
A lack of iron tends to result in low blood count.
