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.
Underlying causes of low blood pressure Low blood pressure can occur with: Prolonged bed rest; Pregnancy During the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, itâs common for blood pressure to drop. Decreases in blood volume A decrease in blood volume can also cause blood pressure to drop.