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For many, high blood pressure is considered the primary cause of death, while low blood pressure is viewed merely as a feeling of weakness or an excuse to drink coffee or eat dark chocolate. However, from a medical perspective, the matter is more complex. In this context, Professor Alexander Konkow noted that while coffee and chocolate are usually recommended to raise blood pressure, they are in fact neither safe nor practically effective, especially in cases of acute hypotension. He pointed out that correcting this condition requires the use of appropriate medications.

He said that a doctor must first determine the cause of low blood pressure, which may result from problems with the blood vessels, the heart, or the endocrine glands, such as thyroid or adrenal disorders. It may also be linked to dehydration or blood loss, or be a side effect of certain medications. He clarified that one of the most dangerous causes of low blood pressure is internal bleeding.

He added that the main danger of hypotension lies in its tendency to cause tissue hypoperfusion, a condition in which organs and tissues suffer from a severe oxygen deficit due to inadequate blood flow. If the brain, heart, or kidneys are deprived of oxygen for an extended period, necrosis—the death of cells—begins to occur.

Source: RT