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.

What is it like to have Hypotension?

Common Symptoms Patients' Latest Severity My Current Severity  
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Dizziness None Mild Moderate Severe
Fainting None Mild Moderate Severe

Who has Hypotension at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
89% Females
11% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 4
20-29 yrs 2
30-39 yrs 10
40-49 yrs 2
50-59 yrs 2
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 18
Not Officially Diagnosed 6

These charts show data from Hypotension patients who have completed their condition history