Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Pressure, Shortness Of Breath And Fever
My mother is 93 and in a long term care facilty this morning her BP fell to 90/40 with shortness of breath and temp of 101.2 Her physician has been called with no call back Pluse OX is 98 she is totally pacemaker dependent with history of CVA Any thoughts?
Mon, 9 Sep 2019
Hi,
The high temperature implies that she is fighting an infection. If the infection is severe then it can affect her blood pressure.
The presence of shortness of breath may mean that it is a chest infection. These are usually adequately treated with a course of antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
The high temperature implies that she is fighting an infection. If the infection is severe then it can affect her blood pressure.
The presence of shortness of breath may mean that it is a chest infection. These are usually adequately treated with a course of antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....