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Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Pressure Along With Dizziness And Headaches
Question: low blood pressure 113/73, then 112/85, now 109/77 left side, 132/88 on right side. Dizziness, headache
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are a little low.
This could be related to dehydration or electrolytes imbalance.
I recommend taking plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated and have some rest. You should avoid straining physical activity or standing up position in the next hours.
A coffee would also help you feel better.
If your situation does not improve, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a chest x-ray study
- some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose).
A cervical spine X ray study would also be needed to exclude chronic backbone degeration which could lead to dizziness.
You may need intravenous fluids.
Regarding the difference in blood pressure in your arms, I explain that a little difference is quite normal because of the anatomy of blood vessels.
A Doppler ultrasound of the cervical vessels would help exclude possible atherosclerotic stenosis.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your blood pressure values are a little low.
This could be related to dehydration or electrolytes imbalance.
I recommend taking plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated and have some rest. You should avoid straining physical activity or standing up position in the next hours.
A coffee would also help you feel better.
If your situation does not improve, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a chest x-ray study
- some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose).
A cervical spine X ray study would also be needed to exclude chronic backbone degeration which could lead to dizziness.
You may need intravenous fluids.
Regarding the difference in blood pressure in your arms, I explain that a little difference is quite normal because of the anatomy of blood vessels.
A Doppler ultrasound of the cervical vessels would help exclude possible atherosclerotic stenosis.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
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