How to increase blood pressure - effective methods

The pressure can both increase and decrease. Of course, we meet the first case most often, however, a drop in pressure is also not uncommon. Statistics say that every person suffers from low blood pressure about once every 3-4 months. By what signs you can recognize a dropped pressure and what to do about it - you will learn from this article.

Low blood pressure symptoms

In general, pressure is considered low if it is less than the generally accepted norm. If 120/80 is considered normal, then 100/60 is already low pressure. The scientific term for this condition is hypotension.

However, there are people for whom low scores are normal. For example, people with underweight... As a rule, those who weigh up to 50 kg feel quite well with the numbers on the tonometer 100/60.

The following factors are considered the main reasons for lowering blood pressure:

• severe stress and mental strain;
• harmful working conditions;
• a lack of hemoglobin in blood;
• passive lifestyle;
• malfunctions of the respiratory system;
• blood loss, for example, during menstruation;
• vasospasm;
• heart attack;
• diseases of the central nervous system, thyroid gland and cardiovascular system.

Low blood pressure can only be recognized by deteriorating health. Namely:

• lack of strength and weakness, drowsiness, decreased overall tone;
• vomiting and nausea;
• migraine, especially felt in the temporal or occipital part of the head;
• decrease in body temperature;
• impatience of harsh sounds and bright light;
• feeling of lack of oxygen, especially where there are a lot of people, frequent yawning;
• increased sweating, shortness of breath;
• if you suddenly get up from any position, then there is darkening in the eyes and dizziness;
• decreased health during magnetic storms and weather changes;
• absent-mindedness, memory failures, incoherence;
• inclination to depression, mood swings, nervousness, tearfulness;
• there is a vasospasm, due to which the heart rate can go astray and pain in the sternum can be felt;
• infrequently - fainting;
• tingling or coldness of the hands.

If the patient does not have vomiting, fainting, or slowing of the heart rate, then it is not necessary to call a doctor. Try to help the person in the ways described below. But after that you still need to see a specialist. Lowering the pressure just does not occur and does not occur, which means there are health problems.

Pressure increasing agents

It is of course best to consult your doctor before using any medication. Remember that self-medication can have negative consequences, which will be difficult to get rid of, even with the help of doctors.

Fixed assets for effective increase in blood pressure:

• ginseng tincture - strengthens blood vessels, accelerates blood;
• infusion of eleutherococcus, exceeding the dosage can cause overexcitation of the NS, sleep problems, hypertension;
• Chinese lemongrass tones well, use strictly according to the instructions;
• rose hips in any form of release;
• Pantocrine stimulates the brain, tones the blood vessels;
• caffeine - the most common remedy in the fight against hypotension, has contraindications - disturbances in the work of the heart.
• Epinephrine;
• Heptamip disperses blood well and strengthens the heart.

Before using any of the medicines, read the instructions carefully. Never exceed the indicated dosage. Drugs that increase blood pressure can harm the body if not used as directed.

Folk remedies that increase blood pressure

If hypotension in your life is not a primary event, then you should pay attention to your life and change something in it. For example:

• Sleep should be at least 8 hours. About the benefits healthy sleep a lot has been said, but people still continue to neglect it.
• Do not get out of bed abruptly immediately after waking up. Wake up so that you have 3-4 minutes left for a calm awakening. Stretch gently, then sit up in bed. And only then get up.
• Start playing sports - swimming, walking, cycling.
• Complete rejection of bad habits.
• Normal drinking regime during the day, at least 2 liters of clean water.
• Spend more time outdoors.
• Be sure to eat well with a hearty breakfast and healthy fortified foods throughout the day. Drinks, tea or coffee, always sweet.
• Eat foods that have a warming effect.

Traditional medicine for raising blood pressure:

• rosehip, an excellent general tonic;
• Chinese lemongrass;
• hot hibiscus tea;
• cocoa;
• chocolate;
• sweet;
• nuts;
• dried fruits;
• Garnet;
• black currant;
• products with a high fat content - butter, cream, country sour cream;
• spicy foods and spices;
• vegetable juices - beet or carrot.

How to quickly increase blood pressure

What to do if the victim's blood pressure drops sharply, his health worsens? Do not panic. And follow these simple rules:

1. Lay down the victim.
2. The posture should be such as to ensure maximum blood flow to the head. That is, the upper body should lie lower than the legs.
3. Place a cold cloth or frozen food wrapped in a towel over your forehead.
4. Massage your neck gently.

SOS cocktail for hypotension. Brew a strong cup, better than natural ground coffee. Add a spoonful of brandy there and give to the patient. Drink a bitter bitter chocolate.

If these measures do not work, immediately call an ambulance, you cannot do without the help of doctors.

Low blood pressure during pregnancy

The main cause of hypotension during pregnancy is vasospasm. This is a rather dangerous phenomenon for both the child and the mother. What is the danger of lowering pressure during pregnancy:

• There is a decrease in the rate of blood flow in the placenta, therefore, the baby is experiencing a lack of nutrition and oxygen. Often a repetition of such a situation threatens the child with hypoxia and developmental delay.
• For mother, low blood pressure values ​​threaten with complications after and during childbirth. For example, weak labor, bleeding, poor contraction of the uterus after.

First of all, a mother suffering from low blood pressure needs to even out the daily routine and balance her nutrition. Normal sleep, reasonable physical activity in the fresh air and quality food are the main helpers in this matter.

It is also necessary to register with a cardiologist and be observed with him throughout the pregnancy. All medications should be taken only in agreement with both specialists - a gynecologist and a cardiologist.

Alternative medicine also needs to be coordinated, which is good at normal times, pregnant women can harm.