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.
1 Dehydration can sometimes cause blood pressure to drop. 2  However, dehydration does not automatically signal low blood pressure. 3  Fever, vomiting, severe diarrhea, overuse of diuretics and strenuous exercise can all lead to dehydration, a potentially serious condition in which your body loses more water than you take in. Postural (orthostatic) hypotension This occurs for some people when standing from a sitting or prone position. 2  Their blood pressure drops rapidly, causing dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision and/or even fainting. 3  Causes can include dehydration, prolonged bed rest, diabetes, heart problems and excessive heat.