I am obese and frequently suffer from low blood pressure. What are the causes of this condition and how can it be treated? (Nhi, 34 years old, Ho Chi Minh City)
Reply:
You are obese and frequently experience low blood pressure, which could be due to several causes and factors contributing to this condition.
Obesity can affect the autonomic nervous system, leading to insufficient bodily response when regulating blood pressure. Additionally, obese individuals may experience increased digestive activity after eating, reducing blood pressure to the brain and resulting in low blood pressure. This condition can also be caused by decreased blood tolerance due to the loss of water and electrolytes between fat tissues caused by obesity.
If you are obese, losing weight can help improve blood pressure and reduce the risk of low blood pressure. Maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Ensure you maintain your body's water and electrolyte balance by drinking enough water daily, as low blood pressure can result from dehydration.
Adding a little salt to your diet can help increase blood pressure and improve low blood pressure. At the same time, to improve this, you should limit eating large meals at once, and instead eat several small meals throughout the day to reduce the increased activity of the digestive system after meals.
If low blood pressure causes unwanted symptoms or serious problems, see a doctor for a check-up to determine the specific cause. Your doctor can recommend appropriate treatment based on your individual health condition.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan
Head of the Gastroenterology Department, Military Central Hospital 108
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