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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Treatment Of Orthostatic Hypotension

Health Encyclopedia: Hypotension

Alternative Names

Low blood pressure; Blood pressure - low; Postprandial hypotension; Orthostatic hypotension; Neurally mediated hypotension; NMH


Treatment

Hypotension in a healthy person that does not cause any problems usually doesn't require treatment.

If you have signs or symptoms of low blood pressure, you may need treatment. Treatment depends on the cause of your low blood pressure. Severe hypotension caused by shock is a medical emergency. You may be given bloo...

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Expert & Community Posts

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...There are two types of low blood pressure:   1. Postural Hypotension Blood pressure drops when... Read more »

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In the United States, hypertension in the elderly is very common. Studies show that age plays a... Read more »

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A recent study from Reuters Health, confirmed something that I already knew: many adults with... Read more »

Health Guide

Hypotension
Low blood pressure; Blood pressure - low; Postprandial hypotension; Orthostatic hypotension; Neurally mediated hypotension; NMH Prevention If you have low... Read more »
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