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Why Does Blood Pressure Drop After a Meal?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Hannah Rice Myers

Eating is a pleasurable time for most, especially when your favorite dishes are on the menu. If you have postprandial hypotension, though, meal time can cause a drop in your blood pressure, causing you to feel dizzy or light-headed.