A sudden drop in blood pressure in a person with high blood pressure or normal blood pressure is a life-threatening emergency, and is often more dangerous than mild high blood pressure.
Professor Alexander Konkov, head of the Department of Therapy, with a course in pharmacology and pharmacy at the Russian University of Biotechnology, said: "High blood pressure is considered by many to be the main cause of death, while low blood pressure is seen as merely a feeling of weakness or an excuse to drink coffee or eat dark chocolate. But from a medical standpoint, it is more complicated."
He added that coffee and chocolate are commonly recommended to raise blood pressure, but in reality they are neither safe nor practically effective, especially in cases of severe hypotension.
He pointed out that correcting this condition requires the use of appropriate medications.
He said: "The doctor must first determine the cause of the low blood pressure, as it may be caused by problems with the blood vessels, heart, or endocrine glands, such as thyroid or adrenal gland disorders. It may also be related to dehydration or blood loss, or be a side effect of some medications."
He explained that one of the most serious causes of low blood pressure is internal bleeding.
He added: "The main danger of low blood pressure is that it leads to tissue ischemia, a condition in which organs and tissues suffer from a severe lack of oxygen due to insufficient blood flow. If the brain, heart, or kidneys are deprived of oxygen for a long time, necrosis, or cell death, begins."
