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==Overview==
==History and Symptoms==
 
==History==
 
==Symptoms==
The cardinal symptom of hypotension is [[lightheadedness]] or [[dizziness]].  
The cardinal symptom of hypotension is [[lightheadedness]] or [[dizziness]].  


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* [[Chest pain]]
* [[Chest pain]]
* [[Shortness of breath]]
* [[Shortness of breath]]
* [[Irregular heartbeat]]
* [[Fever]] higher than 101&nbsp;°F (38.3&nbsp;°C)
* [[Fever]] higher than 101&nbsp;°F (38.3&nbsp;°C)
* [[Headache]]
* [[Headache]]
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* [[Dysuria|Burning with urination]]
* [[Dysuria|Burning with urination]]
* Foul-smelling [[urine]]
* Foul-smelling [[urine]]
* Adverse effect of medications
* Acute, life-threatening [[allergic reaction]]
* Acute, life-threatening [[allergic reaction]]
* [[Dizziness]], or [[light-headedness]], particularly when suddenly standing up from sitting down
* [[Dizziness]], or [[light-headedness]], particularly when suddenly standing up from sitting down
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History and Symptoms

The cardinal symptom of hypotension is lightheadedness or dizziness.

If the blood pressure is sufficiently low, fainting and often seizures will occur.

Hypotension, depending on one's own body chemistry and genetics, may often cause mild depression, mostly in regard to taking other medications which do not fit one's personal unique needs.

Low blood pressure is often accompanied by:

(Most of these are related to causes rather than effects of hypotension)

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