The shoulder and hip joints are the only ball-and-socket joints in the human body due to the need for great motion at the end of the bodyâs limbs and the vast amount of musculature needed to move and support such flexible joints.
A sudden drop in blood pressure can be caused by a rapid change in health or certain medications. It may also signify an underlying medical problem such as thyroid issues. As long as there are no symptoms, low blood pressure in an otherwise healthy person generally is not a concern.
Because an older body doesn't manage changes in blood pressure as well as a younger body, getting older also can lead to this type of hypotension. Postprandial hypotension (a type of orthostatic hypotension) mostly affects older adults. Postprandial hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure after a meal. Certain medical conditions can raise your risk of orthostatic hypotension, including: Heart conditions, such as heart attack, heart valve disease, bradycardia (a very low heart rate), and heart failure.