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- Blood pressure (low) - hypotension
Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.
- Fainting
Common causes of fainting include heat, pain, distress, the sight of blood, anxiety and hyperventilating.
- Dizziness - orthostatic hypotension
Postural hypotension is the lightheaded feeling you may get if you leap out of bed very quickly.
- Stroke explained
A stroke is when blood can’t get to all parts of your brain and is a medical emergency. If blood can’t get through, your brain can be injured.
- Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- Shock
Shock is when there is not enough blood circulating in the body. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.
- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure on the lungs.
- Blood pressure
Healthy eating and lifestyle changes can help to manage high blood pressure.