For patients with low blood pressure ... Important advice in Hajj

The ritual of the Arabs - the decline in blood circulation is one of the leading causes of death among the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God resulting from the sharp drop in blood pressure, the last of whom was Hajj from the Egyptian mission in the current Hajj 1440 season .

Among the pilgrims there are many reasons leading to this state of health, including aging and the suffering of some of them from chronic diseases that coincide with other factors, such as: high temperature leading to drought, and other reasons.

Abnormally low blood pressure causes dizziness and fainting, and it is a serious health threat to life in severe cases .

Causes of hypotension:

There are several reasons that lead to low blood pressure, the most important of which are:

• Dehydration due to less wear
• Severe diarrhea, fever, and vomiting
• Excessive use of diuretics
• Anemia
• Allergic reactions
• Low blood sugar
• Heart diseases
• Thyroid
• Take some types of drugs, such as: diuretics and some types of antidepressants.
• A sudden drop in blood pressure may also occur after eating and most often affect the elderly .

The risk of low blood pressure

Low blood pressure is associated with a feeling of dizziness, a feeling of weakness in the body and fainting, and here lies the danger of low blood pressure; When fainting, the risk of falling injuries increases .

It also damages the heart and brain; As a result of low oxygen level in the blood

Symptoms of "mild" hypotension:

• Nausea and dizziness
• Dizziness
• Unconsciousness
• Blurry vision
• Fatigue
• Losing focus
• pain in chest

Important directions for patients with high blood pressure during the Hajj season

Symptoms of "severe" hypotension:

• Confusion especially for the elderly .
•   Cold skin and pallor
• Shallow rapid breathing .
•   Weak and fast pulse .

Advice for pilgrims with low blood pressure

• Be especially careful for those with low blood pressure when standing up and after eating, especially the elderly .
• Eat meals regularly throughout the day to avoid hypoglycemia .
•   Drink plenty of water, especially when exposed to direct sunlight .
•   See a doctor for diarrhea and fever to avoid dehydration .

Important medical recommendations and advice for pilgrims in the Sacred House of God