5. Hypotension
Hypotension is the official term used to describe extremely low blood pressure. It’s the exact opposite of hypertension which is irregularly high blood pressure. If your blood pressure drops too low then your brain might not be getting enough blood to function properly. Bear in mind that your brain relies on steady blood flow to get oxygen and thus perform basic tasks.
In severe cases of hypotension where not enough blood gets to your brain, you might notice agonal breathing. This is an attempt by your brain to get more oxygen. Agonal breathing is like the alarm bell that your body rings when something is seriously wrong.
Other symptoms of hypotension can include fatigue, nausea, and blurry vision. The patient may even suffer from loss of consciousness if the hypotension becomes too severe. It’s essential that those suffering from an incident of hypotension get treated immediately to restore their normal blood pressure.