Low blood pressure – causes, symptoms, and treatment

Natalia Goździak

Publication: 2025-01-31

Low blood pressure refers to a drop in systolic and diastolic pressure below normal levels, most often in a chronic form. It primarily affects women and can have various causes, leading to symptoms such as cold sweats, weakness, dizziness, headaches, or fainting. Although often underestimated, this condition can interfere with daily life and sometimes lead to serious complications. What pressure is considered too low? When to go to the hospital for low blood pressure? What are the causes and consequences of hypotension?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter and nutritionist Graduated from the University of Physical Education in Poznan with a bachelor's degree in sports dietetics, and from UP in Poznan with a master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy. She treats principles of healthy eating, however, first and foremost as valuable tips, and not as strict rules to be strictly followed Privately a photography enthusiast who cannot imagine life without books