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What Causes Sudden Rise In BP And Lethargy?

I am a 45 year old male with Diabetes, and high blood pressure. my blood pressure today was 168/109. I felt very lethargic for a while, but it passed, and my BP seems to have dropped down to a more tolerable level.. any idea what could cause this? I know stress is a factor, (and Ive had 3 major life events happen at one time) but I seem to be getting my stress under control..
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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Hi welcome to HCM.
Elevated blood pressure in your case needs to be carefully assessed through a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echo.Diabetes can lead to lead to elevated blood pressures if not managed timely.Antihypertensives like Ace inhibitors are the drugs of choice to control your blood pressure.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 gam /day.Maintain of blood pressure under 130/80 mm of Hg.Stress management is vital.Drugs like anxiolytics can keep stress under control.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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What Causes Sudden Rise In BP And Lethargy?

Hi welcome to HCM. Elevated blood pressure in your case needs to be carefully assessed through a baseline ecg and 2 dimensional echo.Diabetes can lead to lead to elevated blood pressures if not managed timely.Antihypertensives like Ace inhibitors are the drugs of choice to control your blood pressure.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6 gam /day.Maintain of blood pressure under 130/80 mm of Hg.Stress management is vital.Drugs like anxiolytics can keep stress under control.Consult your cardiologist for further queries. Thank you.