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What Causes Low Blood Pressure Levels While On Chemotherapy?
Qi am currently on chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer. Recently my blood pressure tanked--- 60/40 and I ended up in the hospital overnight; however neither doctor who saw me could tell me why this happened. Can you say what happened? YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 10 Nov 2018
Hello,
Chemotherapy can cause cardiovascular alteration and thus can cause low blood pressure. As of drink plenty of water and salted drinks. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Chemotherapy can cause cardiovascular alteration and thus can cause low blood pressure. As of drink plenty of water and salted drinks. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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