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Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Hypotension

Last Updated: 2010-Jun-25  ::  (HealthDay)

(HealthDay News) -- Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure, which means vital organs including the heart and brain may not get enough blood.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine says symptoms of low blood pressure may include:

  • Blurred eyesight.
  • Feeling confused or dizzy.
  • Fainting.
  • Feeling light-headed.
  • Feeling sleepy.
  • A general feeling of weakness.
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