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What Leads To Low BP And Headache?
hello I have a very big concern right now my blood pressure is low it is 88 over 55 with a pulse of 122 I would really like to know what would I do in this situation I have a really bad headache and it will not go away I do take blood pressure medicine and have taken it concerned.
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A blood pressure of 88/55 is quite low and bound to cause headache, dizziness, light headedness, etc.
The medication to lower the blood pressure can be the probable cause of low blood pressure.
I suggest you to consult your treating physician at the earliest.
A low blood pressure along with rapid pulse (pulse of 122/ minute) suggests volume overload on heart.
The dose of anti-hypertensive drug has to be monitored.
In addition, clinical assessment of cardiac system also needs to be done to look for any abnormality.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
A blood pressure of 88/55 is quite low and bound to cause headache, dizziness, light headedness, etc.
The medication to lower the blood pressure can be the probable cause of low blood pressure.
I suggest you to consult your treating physician at the earliest.
A low blood pressure along with rapid pulse (pulse of 122/ minute) suggests volume overload on heart.
The dose of anti-hypertensive drug has to be monitored.
In addition, clinical assessment of cardiac system also needs to be done to look for any abnormality.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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