Hypotension is described as reduced systemic blood pressure below normal limits. Although there is no universally agreed-upon definition of hypotension, blood pressures below 90/60 are considered to be in that range.

• A strong allergic reaction, a heart attack, or a quick decrease in blood volume (shock) are all potential causes of hypotension.
• Septic shock occurs when germs spread from an infected place (often the lungs, abdomen, or urinary system) into the rest of the body. When the bacteria secrete toxins into the bloodstream, they cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Disorders of the endocrine system like hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), parathyroid illness, adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease), hypoglycemia, and occasionally diabetes.

• Dizziness
• Loss of awareness or fainting
• Light-headedness
• Arrhythmia
• Impaired vision and palpitations.
• Confusion
• feeling sick to one’s stomach
• Overall bodily weakness

• Untreated hypotension along with low cardiac output can have devastating consequences.
• Untreated hypotension is a leading cause of death in patients with shock or fulminant shock.
• Adequate and prompt fluid resuscitation is emphasized in current guidelines for the treatment of patients in shock or developing sepsis.

The following guidelines should be followed to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with hypotension.

• Be careful while getting out of bed after waking up
• Support stockings
• Raise the bed
• Prevent dehydration
• Good eating habits