Can low blood pressure cause fatigue and leg heaviness?
Disease description:
I've recently been feeling weak all over and experiencing leg fatigue from time to time. I'm worried it might be low blood pressure. Can low blood pressure cause weakness and leg fatigue?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
Low blood pressure may cause symptoms such as fatigue and leg weakness, and sometimes palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and headaches. These symptoms mainly occur because local blood circulation slows down when one has low blood pressure, leading to various adverse effects. Treatment may include taking medications to raise blood pressure as directed by a physician, such as Danggui Buxue Pills or Renshen Yangrong Pills. Dietary therapy is also recommended—consuming more foods that nourish qi and blood, such as red dates and donkey-hide gelatin (Ejiao).
