2024-07-16 13:34:18
They answered that it could be a sign of low blood pressure – hypotension.
“This form of low blood pressure is estimated to affect one third of older people. This happens because during digestion, blood flow is not directed to the heart and brain areas, but to the stomach and intestines,” the experts explained.
Some people are genetically predisposed to this type of hypotension, while others develop it after a stroke or an accident that damages the nerves that control blood pressure.
A little earlier for a news portal lrytas.lt Loreta Mikšėnaitė, a cardiologist at the Vilnius City Clinical Hospital, explained what additional measures to take during the heat to maintain stable blood pressure, and what to avoid. The tips are especially relevant for people with low blood pressure.
“Coffee acts as a diuretic, reducing the elimination of much-needed fluids. At first, coffee can raise blood pressure for a short time, but later, due to intensive urination, blood pressure will drop even more,” emphasized L. Mikšėnaitė. You can find more advice from a cardiologist here.
Although vertigo is not dangerous in itself, it can cause a person to pass out, fall, and injure themselves.
Fainting is not always sudden. Before this, there may be ringing in the ears, slow pulse, and blurred vision. Only after that, the human body sags and falls. By noticing the danger, it is possible to reduce the risk of injury.
“A person falls in the bathroom, where they can hit the sink, the toilet and suffer a head injury. A person who falls on the street can get injured on the corner of the sidewalk, on the asphalt. Therefore, there is a threat of additional complications”, – lrytas.lt previously said the head of the Family Medicine Clinic of Kaunas Clinics, prof. Leon Valius. Find more of the professor’s insights into the causes of fainting here.
How can you prevent low blood pressure after eating?
Drink a large glass of water before meals, eat smaller and more frequent meals, choose whole grains, beans and lean meats, avoid highly processed foods that pass quickly from the stomach to the small intestine
Also, do not ignore the dizziness and tell your family doctor about this symptom.
Parengta pagal „health.harvard.edu“ inf.
2024-07-16 13:34:18