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Why is it dangerous to go to bed with low blood pressure and how to raise blood pressure at home.
Did you know that low blood pressure, hypotension, can cause sleep problems? Although for many people, low blood pressure is the norm, and therefore does not cause health problems or sleep disturbances. However, doctors do not recommend going to bed with low blood pressure. We tell you why you can’t sleep with hypotension and what this can lead to.
What are the symptoms of low blood pressure
- Headache. Hypotension causes headaches, which can lead to problems falling asleep or cause insomnia.
- Reduced blood supply to the brain. Low blood pressure causes changes in the blood supply to the brain, which leads to deterioration in cognitive function. A person may have difficulty concentrating, memory and the ability to solve everyday problems deteriorate. This problem also affects the quality of sleep.
- Weakness. Low blood pressure causes symptoms of weakness and impotence, which directly affects poor sleep.
- Heart problems. Hypotension can lead to arrhythmia, or decreased heart rate. This problem can cause sleep deprivation.
- Anxiety and stress. The problem with blood pressure itself can cause anxiety and cause poor sleep.
Is it possible to sleep with low blood pressure?
Doctors say that during sleep a person’s blood pressure decreases by 10-20%, which is considered normal. But if a person has atypically low blood pressure, then you should not sleep in this state, as this can lead to:
- collapse;
- stroke;
- heart attack
What to do to normalize blood pressure before bed
To normalize blood pressure before bed, you need to take the following measures:
- eat something salty before bed;
- drink clean water;
- drink strong tea or coffee.
If after this your blood pressure does not return to normal, you should consult a doctor.
