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Sudden Drop In BP, Lightheaded, Tired, Hysterectomy, On Estrogen, Hormonal Imbalance
Question: For over a year now, every 4 to 6 weeks my blood pressure suddenly drops to under 90/60 and I feel light headed and very, very tired. My normal blood pressure is between 110/6 and 111/7. It is very cyclical. Should I bother to investigate the problem? What type of specialist do you recommend. I am 46 years old and had a full hysterectomy 2 years ago. I take estrogen and vitamins. No other medication.
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query ,I have read through the details,
I do recommed you to get investigated for the Hypotension you have . Best to start would be with an ECG, 2D Echo and a series of BP measurements ( twice a week for a month or two ) followed by a consultation to a Cardiologist.
The above investigations are to rule out important causes of hypotension in heart like decreased cardiac output despite normal blood volume, due to severe congestive heart failure, large myocardial infarction( blood insuffioceincy to heart muscles ), heart valve problems or extremely low heart rate (bradycardia) which often produces hypotension and can rapidly progress to cardiogenic shock
Excess vasodilation could be a mechanism in lowering the BP in causes like hormonal imbalance ( estrogen) or even in sympthatic system( autonomic nerves/ involuntry nervous sytem) inactivity seen in conditions like
dysautonomia.
A revision into the dosage of the estrogen you are on and a examination by a neurologist to rule out dysautonomies should cover most possible causes of hypotension in you.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Disclaimer: The Expert’s advice is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Please consult your nearest physician before acting on it. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes also.
Thanks for your query ,I have read through the details,
I do recommed you to get investigated for the Hypotension you have . Best to start would be with an ECG, 2D Echo and a series of BP measurements ( twice a week for a month or two ) followed by a consultation to a Cardiologist.
The above investigations are to rule out important causes of hypotension in heart like decreased cardiac output despite normal blood volume, due to severe congestive heart failure, large myocardial infarction( blood insuffioceincy to heart muscles ), heart valve problems or extremely low heart rate (bradycardia) which often produces hypotension and can rapidly progress to cardiogenic shock
Excess vasodilation could be a mechanism in lowering the BP in causes like hormonal imbalance ( estrogen) or even in sympthatic system( autonomic nerves/ involuntry nervous sytem) inactivity seen in conditions like
dysautonomia.
A revision into the dosage of the estrogen you are on and a examination by a neurologist to rule out dysautonomies should cover most possible causes of hypotension in you.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Disclaimer: The Expert’s advice is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Please consult your nearest physician before acting on it. The advice is not valid for medico-legal purposes also.
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