What is a dangerous low blood pressure for a woman
- how low is low blood pressure
- how low is low blood pressure dangerous
- how low is low blood pressure too low
- how low is low blood pressure in pregnancy
When is low blood pressure an emergency
What to do if blood pressure is too low.
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Low blood pressure is a reading of less than 90/60mmHg. It does not always cause symptoms, but you may need treatment if it does.
Symptoms of low blood pressure
Get your blood pressure checked if you keep getting symptoms like:
- lightheadedness or dizziness
- feeling sick
- blurred vision
- generally feeling weak
- confusion
- fainting
This might mean your blood pressure is too low.
If you get symptoms when you stand up or suddenly change position, you may have a type of low blood pressure called postural hypotension.
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
- you keep getting symptoms of low blood pressure such as dizziness and fainting
How to check your blood pressure
You can check your blood pressure:
- by asking if a pharmacist can do it
- by asking a practice nurse or GP to do it
- at home yourself using a home blood pressure monitor
Low blood pressure is a measurement of less than 90/60mmHg.
Find out about monitoring your blood pressure at home and choosing a monitor from Blood Pressure UK
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