What Causes Low Blood Pressure?
7. Blood Loss
If we cut ourselves then our bodies move rather quickly to deal with the condition. The blood clots to form a plug and, depending on the wound, the damage will have been patched up in no time at all. This prevents the loss of too much blood, and the body can then set about making more permanent repairs.
Some injuries are too severe to patch up fast enough, though, meaning too much blood can be lost. Not enough blood will mean that the patient’s blood pressure will fall. Such blood loss can be caused by injuries, some medical conditions, and surgery. Too much blood loss can be fatal so it should be taken very seriously.
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