Can Chronic Low Blood Pressure Cause Symptoms?
A. Low blood pressure is generally thought to be a sign of good health, but there is some evidence that people whose blood pressure is low all the time (for example 90/50 mm Hg), may be more likely to complain of symptoms such as fatigue and giddiness. In Germany it is condiered to be a disease, but not in England , Canada , and the United States . It is unproven if raising the blood pressure improves the symptoms. Patients who are being treated with blood pressure lowering drugs may develop symptoms if the blood pressure goes too low at times. There is a rare condition called postural (or orthostatic) hypotension where the pressure may go too low when standing, but is high when lying down. People with this feel faint when standing.
