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Question: 65yo low bp , stopped hyptensn meds now erratic bp low and high sometyms. All tests normal, feel not normal like before. Whats wrong? Cardio says he s ok???
Hi dear,
sometimes due to variation is blood pressure result in such scenario.
first of all no need to start medicine.
Restrict salt intake.
Regular Blood pressure monitoring.
Thank you
sometimes due to variation is blood pressure result in such scenario.
first of all no need to start medicine.
Restrict salt intake.
Regular Blood pressure monitoring.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do u mean by variation? He stopped playing tennis already bec he doesnt feel normal, no need further tests? Whats d worst thing that can happen?
Brief Answer:
Need more information...
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Blood pressure is affected by various factors - both physiological and pathological. Therefore I would say, BP variations are not uncommon. I would need some examples of BP variations to understand whether or not the variations are concerning. Can you list some of his BP readings on different occasions? What symptoms does he have? Does the variation occur as a response to particular event such as posture changes?
I also noted that he has cardio check up. I would like to know what tests were done. How long ago did he stop antihypertensive? What was the reason for stopping them? Is there a family history of hypertension / heart ailment?
Sudden extreme BP variations can cause dizziness and falls. Other complications will depend on the cause of BP variations.
In other words, I need more information about this problem.
Awaiting your response.
Thank you
Need more information...
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Blood pressure is affected by various factors - both physiological and pathological. Therefore I would say, BP variations are not uncommon. I would need some examples of BP variations to understand whether or not the variations are concerning. Can you list some of his BP readings on different occasions? What symptoms does he have? Does the variation occur as a response to particular event such as posture changes?
I also noted that he has cardio check up. I would like to know what tests were done. How long ago did he stop antihypertensive? What was the reason for stopping them? Is there a family history of hypertension / heart ailment?
Sudden extreme BP variations can cause dizziness and falls. Other complications will depend on the cause of BP variations.
In other words, I need more information about this problem.
Awaiting your response.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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