Postural HypotensionHypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure, which essentially means there is not enough blood flow to the heart, brain and organs vital. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm HG). For a healthy young person our age, normal blood pressure is supposed to be less than 140 mm Hg and greater than 90 mm Hg. The first number (in this case 140) represents systolic blood pressure, which is the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart contracts and the second number (in this case 90), is the pressure between contractions of the heart. In most healthy people, blood pressure remains consistently above 90/60, but blood pressure varies from person to person and what is considered low for one person may be completely normal for another one. Chronic hypotension is almost never serious, but health problems can occur when blood pressure drops suddenly and the brain does not receive enough blood, which can lead to dizziness or dizziness. This most often occurs in a person moving from a lying or sitting position to a standing position. In these cases, we speak of postural hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a 20 mm Hg reduction in systolic blood pressure or a 10 mm Hg reduction in diastolic blood pressure within three minutes of standing. Orthostatic hypotension is considered a failure of the autonomic nervous system which is part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions. like your heart rate to respond appropriately to sudden changes. When you stand up, some of the blood pools in your lower areas, if this wasn't taken care of...... middle of paper ...... increase your blood pressure by making these simple changes:* Eat a diet with higher calories. salt content.* Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids, at least eight glasses a day (preferably water or sports drinks rich in sodium and potassium.* Consume more salt and drink more fluids in hot weather and during illness, such as a cold or flu.* Exercise regularly to promote blood circulation throughout the body.* Avoid lifting heavy objects.* Avoid taking medications to treat low blood pressure posture before eating.Bibliographywww.google.comhttp://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/pos.htmlhttp://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Hypotension.aspwww.lebanonhealth.com/condi/46337 .htmhttp://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00052380.html