Can Low Bp Cause Headache?

When a person has low blood pressure (hypotension), they may experience a headache and a range of other symptoms, including nausea and lightheadedness. Sometimes, these symptoms require medical attention. Keep reading to learn more about low blood pressure headaches, including the causes and how to treat them.

What does a low blood pressure headache feel like?

It may resemble migraine with sensitivity to light and noise, nausea or vomiting. There is no specific character of the pain, which may be aching, pounding, throbbing, stabbing, or pressure-like, as examples.

What helps a low blood pressure headache?

Treatment
  1. Use more salt. Experts usually recommend limiting salt in your diet because sodium can raise blood pressure, sometimes dramatically. ...
  2. Drink more water. Fluids increase blood volume and help prevent dehydration, both of which are important in treating hypotension.
  3. Wear compression stockings. ...
  4. Medications.
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