Does low blood pressure cause numbness? A cardiac surgeon explains

Low blood pressure does not usually cause numbness on its own, says cardiac surgeon Dr Saurabh Juneja. Typical hypotension symptoms are dizziness, light-headedness, weakness, blurred vision and fainting. Numbness or tingling more often points to nerve compression, diabetic nerve damage, vitamin B12 deficiency or neurological problems, though a sudden steep BP drop can cause weakness or confusion.