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What Causes Dizziness While Lifting Weights?
Question: I have a problem with blood pressure, it makes me feel dizzy and uncomfortable when lifting weights. Also when i go on a jet ski. Do i have to take medicine?
hello.
first get clinically examined by a doctor and get blood pressure checked and an ecg done.
accordingly, treatment if any required might be started.
reply with thanks.
regards.
first get clinically examined by a doctor and get blood pressure checked and an ecg done.
accordingly, treatment if any required might be started.
reply with thanks.
regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I did and the results are nornal. Also i play soccer and its fine for me. Do i have an unstable blood pressure? And is it normal for blood pressure to raise when lifting?
Brief Answer:
Yes blood pressure might rise during lifting weights
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
From your history, it does not seem like you have unstable blood pressure. But for confirmation, regular monitoring of blood pressure for 2-3 days is required. Your ECG reports are normal as you have written. Hence, you need not worry.
Also, if your blood pressure only increases during heavy strenuous activities like weight lifting and gets back to normal by some time, you need not worry. Such rise in blood pressure is common during heavy work.
So kindly follow the above advice and get back to me after few days.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
Yes blood pressure might rise during lifting weights
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
From your history, it does not seem like you have unstable blood pressure. But for confirmation, regular monitoring of blood pressure for 2-3 days is required. Your ECG reports are normal as you have written. Hence, you need not worry.
Also, if your blood pressure only increases during heavy strenuous activities like weight lifting and gets back to normal by some time, you need not worry. Such rise in blood pressure is common during heavy work.
So kindly follow the above advice and get back to me after few days.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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Dr. Prasad
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