What is hypotension?
Chronic hypotension rarely exists as more than a symptom and for some people low blood pressure may be normal. For others, abnormally low blood pressure can result in inadequate blood flow to the brain and other vital organs that occurs because of an acute medical event or medical condition.
How do members experience hypotension?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypotension*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hypotension*
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Who has hypotension on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 28 | |
| 30s | 43 | |
| 40s | 61 | |
| 50s | 88 | |
| 60s | 66 | |
| 70+ | 51 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 57 | |
| Female | 267 |
Talk to people with hypotension
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