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Low Blood Pressure, Postural Hypotension, and Salt Intake
I've known for a while that I had low blood pressure but never knew it was the cause of the frequent head rushes I get when standing. The official name for it is postural hypotension. A friend of mine mentioned today that she had the same condition because of low blood pressure, and the symptoms fit. It can also be treated with increased salt intake (though this is not recommended for those with preeisting heart conditions according to my research). This might explain my personal penchant for salty treats. It's not a serious condition but it's good to finally understand what causes it.
Sources:
http://www.medicinenet.com/low_blood_pressure/page6.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, Postural Hypotension, and Salt Intake
I've known for a while that I had low blood pressure but never knew it was the cause of the frequent head rushes I get when standing. The official name for it is postural hypotension. A friend of mine mentioned today that she had the same condition because of low blood pressure, and the symptoms fit. It can also be treated with increased salt intake (though this is not recommended for those with preeisting heart conditions according to my research). This might explain my personal penchant for salty treats. It's not a serious condition but it's good to finally understand what causes it.
Sources:
http://www.medicinenet.com/low_blood_pressure/page6.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension
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