What to do?
Low blood pressure usually does not require any special therapy as long as a possible pathological cause has been ruled out by a doctor. However, since a high pulse is in most cases a result of too low blood pressure, an increase in it can lead to a slowing of the pulse rate. Furthermore, accompanying complaints can be reduced.
No medication is needed to raise blood pressure, but a number of measures and home remedies can help. The following topic could also be interesting for you: What to do if your blood pressure is low? With regard to nutrition, the following measures can help to raise blood pressure: Regular sport, especially cardiovascular training, as well as massages and alternating showers can also help to stimulate the circulation.
Adequate sleep and lying down with the upper body raised by 20 degrees also help to reduce possible high pressure while lying down and the circulatory reaction when getting up quickly. In general you should pay attention to get up slowly after lying down for a longer period of time to avoid dizziness and fainting. Compression stockings or tights can also help to increase blood pressure.
These increase the pressure on the blood vessels and prevent the blood from “sinking” into the legs. Such stockings can make a significant difference, especially during activities that require standing for long periods of time. If you have a tendency to orthostatic hypotension with dizziness and blackening in front of the eyes, crossing your legs while standing or a possible squatting position can also help to normalize your blood pressure.
- Higher saline intake
- Drinking amount of 2-3l per day
- Several small meals a day
In the treatment of low blood pressure and thus also of increased pulse, the main focus is on stimulating the circulation. A whole range of measures such as exercise, alternating baths, massages and regular sport can be used for this purpose. Active ingredients from homeopathy can also have a supporting effect. These include Veratrum album, Pulsatilla, Acidum phosphoricum and Nux vomica.It should be noted that the complaints can be caused by completely harmless causes as well as more serious diseases. Therefore, a clarification by a physician should always be made first.
