Anemia can cause blood pressure to be low

Dr. Aubrey Carter
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2025-05-22 13:22:24
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Anemia can cause low blood pressure depending on the circumstances.
In anemia, the blood's ability to carry oxygen is reduced due to a decrease in hemoglobin in the early stages, which may cause the heart to work harder to provide enough oxygen to all parts of the body. This extra burden may cause high blood pressure. However, as the disease progresses, the heart may not be able to meet the body's oxygen needs, which may lead to low blood pressure.
Patients with anemia need active blood treatment to prevent blood pressure from affecting.