Patient/caregiver was educated upon risk factors and causes for hypotension as follows:
- Low salt intake: Optimum intake of sodium in the diet is essential for fluid retention in the circulation and maintenance of blood pressure. Low salt intake can lead to poor fluid volume in circulation and consequently, result in hypotension.
- Infection: Chemicals released in the body during the time of infection dilate the blood vessels at the site of the This allows more blood to flow to the infection site, carrying the cells and mediators needed to fight the infection. Dilated blood vessels have more room to accommodate the blood and so, have less pressure, resulting in hypotension.
- Frequent urination: Individuals with history of repeated UTIs, poorly controlled diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, and diuretic intake can present with increased frequency of urination, contributing to fluid loss and volume deficit. This can lower the blood pressure, resulting in hypotension.
- Postprandial state: Individuals can experience hypotension immediately after meal. During this state, more blood could be directed to the gut to help digestion and absorption. This can reduce the blood volume in circulation to the rest of body, resulting in hypotension.
