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6. Risk Factors of Postprandial Hypotension

Age increases one's risk of postprandial hypotension. Some medical conditions, such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease, can also increase risk because they can interfere with areas of the brain that manage the autonomic nervous system. Sometimes individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure) experience postprandial hypotension. Anti-hypertensive medications meant to lower blood pressure can be too effective and drop the blood pressure too much after eating.

Postprandial hypotension risk

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