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Lightheadedness and head pressure are primary symptoms of hypotension. Raising blood pressure naturally through specific foods and herbs, while understanding the impact of exercise and alcohol, can help stabilize your levels.

Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure After Exercise

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kristen Lichtenberg

Low blood pressure sometimes occurs after exercise -- a condition called postexercise hypotension. This condition may last for a few minutes or as long as 13 hours. Postexercise hypotension is caused by a temporary decrease in blood flow to the area of the brain that controls your blood pressure.

Located near Washington D.C., Kristen Lichtenberg has been writing health-related articles since 2007. Her publications include The Maryland Dietetic Association's "Chesapeake Lines" and "Nutrition in Clinical Practice." Lichtenberg holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from Michigan State University. She is now a practicing registered dietitian, certified nutrition support clinician and has a certificate of training in childhood and adolescent weight management.