Tingling due to low blood pressure

Tingling is the term used to describe feelings of numbness. Besides nervous disorders, these feelings indicate above all a lack of blood circulation. The circulatory disorder can be caused by low blood pressure, which is perceived as a tingling sensation, especially in the hands and feet. This is due to the fact that in comparison, the path of the oxygen-rich blood from the left heart to the feet or hands takes longer than to the organs closer to the heart. Since the blood cannot be transported quickly enough to the hands and/or feet, circulatory disorders caused by low blood pressure are most noticeable there.

Respiratory disorders due to low blood pressure

If the low blood pressure is caused by a blood deficiency (anemia), the anemia – especially during exertion – can also cause breathing difficulties as a result. This is due to the fact that not enough oxygen can be transported due to, for example, a lack of erythrocytes, which can lead to breathing difficulties, especially during exercise, when oxygen consumption is higher. This is because the lungs can no longer be supplied with sufficient oxygen.

When do you faint?

Fainting means that for a short moment (a few seconds) you have no control over your consciousness, i.e. you are helplessly exposed to the situation. Dangerous is the risk of injury in case of a fall. In this case the brain is no longer supplied with sufficient blood because the blood pressure is too low.

This results in a circulatory disorder of the brain. Typically, fainting with this background occurs due to a too fast change from lying or sitting to standing. This must therefore be avoided.

The blood sinks into the vessels of the leg, which means that the brain is undersupplied with oxygen. Shortly before unconsciousness one is plagued by very strong dizziness or sweating. If you notice this, you should immediately sit down or lie down again and only get up very slowly and avoid hectic movements.