Low Blood Pressure (adjunctive care)
Also known as: low blood pressure, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness on standing
Low blood pressure becomes a problem when it causes dizziness on standing, fainting, fatigue or falls — often after medication changes, illness, dehydration, blood loss or in older age. Medical review identifies the cause (including medication effects and blood loss). Chinese medicine reads the picture as qi failing to raise the clear yang upward, or qi and blood insufficiency — both classically treated with tonifying decoctions and moxibustion.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Stand up in stages; sit if dizziness starts.
- •Drink enough fluid through the day, especially in hot weather.
- •Discuss any blood-pressure-lowering medicines with your doctor if dizziness persists.
- •Small, frequent meals help post-meal dizziness.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Herbs that lower blood pressure (e.g. strong draining formulas) are counterproductive here — avoid without advice.[]
- •Review prescription diuretics and blood-pressure tablets if symptoms persist.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review at 4 weeks: symptom diary with standing readings, medication list, diet and fluid intake. Refer for cardiology or neurology review if fainting persists.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.