Hypotension means low arterial tension.

If arterial tension goes down under dangerous limits, as it may occur in severe hemorrhages, in the scenario known as shock, probably due to acute heart ailments or very grave infections, among others, hypotension may endanger life.

Chronic low arterial tension is quite common; it means regularly having low arterial tension under average levels, but not at dangerous levels. It may be caused by several medicines (including prescriptions for hypertension) or situations like pregnancy, diabetes or atherosclerosis.

ORTHOSTATIC OR POSTURAL HYPOTENSION

Produces dizziness or even very frequent unconsciousness, which may occur after standing up from a seating position in a fast way. It is more frequent after being under the sun for a long time or a after a prolonged fast.

If you suffer from orthostatic hypotension, avoid the following situations.

In any case, if you have suffered one or more blackouts or dizziness spells, you have to see your doctor, who will decide if you have to be examined by a determinate specialist.