What should you do for low blood pressure?

WebMD lists several treatments for low blood pressure: eating a diet with more salt; hydrating; avoiding or limiting alcohol; exercising; wearing compression socks; and evaluating medications for their potential to lower blood pressure. A person with low blood pressure should be careful when rising and avoid straining muscles during activities.

Mayo Clinic and WebMD both state that measured low blood pressure does not pose a problem unless it causes symptoms such as dizziness or fainting. Doctors attempt to treat the cause, such as dehydration and hypothyroidism, rather than treat low blood pressure as an independent issue. Mayo Clinic notes that heart failure and diabetes can also cause low blood pressure.