Hypotension

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Hypotension or low blood pressure can cause symptoms of dizziness and fainting. A blood pressure reading in an adult of 90/60 would be considered low blood pressure.

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Hypotension can be caused by dehydration or serious medical or surgical disorders.[1]

A decrease in blood volume (low blood volume) can cause low blood pressure.[2]

Prevalence[edit | edit source]

  • Katrina Berne reports a prevalence of 86% of ME/CFS patients for low blood pressure.[3]

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