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What Causes Sudden Dip In Blood Pressure Level?

my blood pressure which has been high for some years now has dropped somewhat quickly over thje last few days. i am on blood pressure meds and have been jogging / quick walking about 5-6 k now for 2 + mos. this afternoon after feeling light headed I took my blood press and it is surprisingly low 84/58. yesterday 117/84, has been more like mid to high 120 s over mid 80 s
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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HELLO
welcome to HCM. From your information I can infer you are a know hypertensive patient who is on meds. Please i would suggest you not to worry about your blood pressure as it is completely norm.

Variation in blood pressure occurs due to various reasons on min to min basis.
As you have exercises and might have taken a pill, it showed low. It is natural response of the body to decrease blood pressure during exercise and some time after that, just to increase blood supply to muscles

I would suggest you check your BP everday. That can give you an idea about your average BP through whole week. You can adjust medication according to that

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What Causes Sudden Dip In Blood Pressure Level?

HELLO welcome to HCM. From your information I can infer you are a know hypertensive patient who is on meds. Please i would suggest you not to worry about your blood pressure as it is completely norm. Variation in blood pressure occurs due to various reasons on min to min basis. As you have exercises and might have taken a pill, it showed low. It is natural response of the body to decrease blood pressure during exercise and some time after that, just to increase blood supply to muscles I would suggest you check your BP everday. That can give you an idea about your average BP through whole week. You can adjust medication according to that HOPE I HAVE ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT IF YOU STILL HAVE QUERIES. PLEASE RATE THE ANSWER AS YOU LEAVE. WISH YOU BEST OF HEALTH!