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Is It Normal To Have Body Chills At Old Age?
I am 68 years old. In April of 2014, I had a TIA. (I had no balance). I was in the hospital 2.5 days. I now take plavix. My pulse rate usually stays in the low to high 50s and my BP ranges within 114 over 64 to 128 over 79. I stay cold most of the time. Is this acceptable?
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Hi, I am Dr.Shreyash Mehta, MD Community Medicine
I understood you concern, I hope my answer will solve your query
The reason for you pulse being 50-59 is because of aging. Your blood pressure is okay according to your age.
You should do some walking about 30 minutes a day this will increase you Basal Metabolic Rate and will keep you warm.
You should not remain cold, you can use warm clothes and room heater to keep youself warm.
I understood you concern, I hope my answer will solve your query
The reason for you pulse being 50-59 is because of aging. Your blood pressure is okay according to your age.
You should do some walking about 30 minutes a day this will increase you Basal Metabolic Rate and will keep you warm.
You should not remain cold, you can use warm clothes and room heater to keep youself warm.
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