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Is A Blood Pressure 71/47 Considered Dangerous?
Question: is blood pressure 71/47 dangerous?
Brief Answer:
it is low but can be corrected with fluids and salt and d/c of bp meds
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is very low and would definitely cause the dizziness that you are experiencing.
Hypotension , which is low blood pressure is typically diagnosed with a bp of less than 90/60.
You may need to discontinue your bp medications entirely though this should be confirmed with your doctor.
If there is no medical reason that you cannot use increased fluids (such as heart failure or kidney disease), then you should also increase both your fluid and salt intake.
Salt and fluids would help to raise the BP.
You need to be careful standing and walking, take it slow.
The reading is can be corrected once measures are put in place as soon as possible.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
it is low but can be corrected with fluids and salt and d/c of bp meds
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is very low and would definitely cause the dizziness that you are experiencing.
Hypotension , which is low blood pressure is typically diagnosed with a bp of less than 90/60.
You may need to discontinue your bp medications entirely though this should be confirmed with your doctor.
If there is no medical reason that you cannot use increased fluids (such as heart failure or kidney disease), then you should also increase both your fluid and salt intake.
Salt and fluids would help to raise the BP.
You need to be careful standing and walking, take it slow.
The reading is can be corrected once measures are put in place as soon as possible.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
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