Increase blood pressure by using basic knowledge of first aid to deal with the problems it causes. If you are a patient, the points below will help you feel better. As a caregiver, you will exert a calming influence to carry the patient through his or her predicament. A little medical knowledge will go a long way in dangerous conditions. However, in more difficult situations, some strategic steps can help until medical help arrives.
Step
Method 1 of 2: During an Acute Attack
Step 1. Pay attention to the situation
If this happens frequently, it is likely chronic. Consider the health of the person you are helping. Is this caused by a disease? Was there anything different at that time that could cause a drop in blood sugar levels? More importantly, stay calm. There may not be a bigger problem.
You must determine whether the symptoms point to blood pressure that is too low. In general, the symptoms include dizziness, lightheadedness, body instability, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, nausea, cold, wet skin, fainting and pale skin
Step 2. Ask the patient to drink plenty of water or other fluids
As blood volume increases and dehydration resolves, hypotension may improve. Sports drinks that contain electrolytes will restore lost minerals into the body as well. Drinking this drink will prevent dehydration.
Another way to increase blood pressure (temporarily) is to drink caffeine. Scientists aren't sure how or why that's the case, but it's likely because caffeine blocks hormones that dilate your blood vessels or pump your adrenaline, causing an increase in blood pressure
Step 3. Give the patient salty food
Excess salt will help increase blood pressure. This is why patients with heart disease usually need a low sodium diet.
Sodium is known to increase blood pressure (sometimes too high), so doctors generally recommend limiting its consumption. Consult a doctor before you decide to increase sodium consumption. Because if you consume more sodium than what is good for you, it can cause you to develop heart disease (especially if you are older)
Step 4. Think of blood circulation in relation to blood pressure
Raise your legs and give them stockings to squeeze them in, if you can. Stockings that you can use are stockings that are also used to reduce varicose veins, and can also be used to lower blood pressure by combining them in the legs.
Step 5. Determine if the patient requires a particular medication
The problem may be caused by not following the doctor's advice. Many medications can lower or increase blood pressure. Some combinations of drugs can also be stronger than single consumption.
Step 6. Give the patient any medication that has not been taken, if any
Make sure they (or you) understand the importance of not missing a dose. Or the danger of taking too much medicine!
In addition to your usual medications, be aware that paracetamol and certain anti-inflammatory and antidepressant medications can increase blood pressure. So if it's available at home, consider using it
Step 7. Pump your feet and dance with your hands a few times before getting back up
For healthy individuals, experiencing a decrease in blood pressure is a natural thing when getting up from sitting for a long time. When you are about to stand up (especially when you wake up), sit up straight and get up slowly.
If you can, do regular exercise to raise blood pressure. If the problem is chronic, exercise regularly and eat small meals several times a day
Method 2 of 2: Advanced Action
Step 1. Call the doctor if the patient's blood pressure is very low
Advice from a medical practitioner is invaluable in a situation like this.
- Explain the situation thoroughly about lowering blood pressure to the doctor. If the patient can speak, let them describe their symptoms as clearly as possible.
- Do what the doctor recommends. In the case of a dangerous drop in blood pressure, the doctor will advise the patient to go to the emergency room immediately.
Step 2. Measure blood pressure, if possible after the crisis has passed
If it's still too low, you should seek medical attention afterwards. A little below 120/80 is considered ideal.
Step 3. Observe the patient again and after an hour of measuring his blood pressure, determine if the patient is feeling better
Do they show any particular symptoms? How do they feel? Give them fluids even if they don't feel thirsty.
Tips
- You must maintain fluid intake by drinking lots of water regularly. *If low blood pressure is a problem for you, purchase a home blood pressure meter.
- Taking multivitamins will maintain the body's nutrition, and ultimately maintain ideal blood pressure.
- Compress stockings are needed to maintain good blood circulation.
Warning
- Low blood pressure can cause lightheadedness. It can also cause chills, and in severe cases, shock.
- Alcohol will cause the body to become dehydrated and interfere with its function. So don't drink alcohol.
- Remember, dehydration is dangerous and can kill the patient. Thus, think quickly in case of sunburn or other dehydrated events.
