People with hypotension face both a short-term risk of injury from falls and longer-term risk of harm from inadequate blood flow. Reduced blood pressure limits the ability for the blood to do its job, both in supplying nutrients, oxygen, and other essential components to the body and in removing waste from the organs. A limited oxygen supply can cause damage to internal organs, and decreased blood supply to the brain can cause difficulty thinking, balance issues, and even loss of consciousness.

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