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low blood pressure; hypotension
A condition in which blood pressure is lower than normal, often causing symptoms like dizziness or fatigue.
低血圧で朝が苦手だ。
I have trouble with mornings because of low blood pressure.
低血圧の症状にはめまいがある。
Symptoms of low blood pressure include dizziness.
彼女は低血圧なので、急に立ち上がるとふらふらする。
She has low blood pressure, so she feels dizzy when she stands up quickly.
低血圧の人は朝なかなか起きられないことが多い。
People with low blood pressure often have trouble getting up in the morning.
医者に低血圧だと言われて、塩分を少し多めに取るように勧められた。
The doctor told me I have low blood pressure and recommended that I consume a bit more salt.
ANTONYM:
- 高血圧 (high blood pressure, hypertension)
RELATED MEDICAL TERMS:
- 血圧 (blood pressure)
- 血圧計 (blood pressure monitor)
- 起立性低血圧 (orthostatic hypotension)
SYMPTOMS:
- めまい (dizziness)
- 立ちくらみ (lightheadedness upon standing)
- 疲労感 (fatigue)
- 朝が弱い (difficulty waking up)
CULTURAL NOTE: In Japan, being 低血圧 is commonly given as an explanation for being sluggish in the morning or having difficulty waking up, though the medical connection is not strongly supported.