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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness, Double Vision And High BP
Question: My sister has sudden high blood pressure (sudden onset) 162/102, double vision, and dizziness. I'm advising she may need to see ER DOC?
Brief Answer:
yes, should be assessed
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Agreed.
She should be seen as soon as possible by a doctor especially if her blood pressures were previously controlled or normal.
The blood pressure would be classified as a stage 2 blood pressure which is the highest stage.
This refers to a blood pressure where the systolic (top value) is over 160 OR the diastolic (bottom value) is over 100.
Dizziness can occur due to different possible causes but 2 of these causes would be reduced blood supply to the brain due to abnormal heart rate/rhythm or reduced heart function.
Both of these can occur with high blood pressure though they are more likely in persons with a longer history of high blood pressure.
Blurred vision can also sometimes be a consequence of high blood pressure as well
If she cannot go the ER this evening then she should consider seeing her family doctor tomorrow for an assessment. He or she would be able to take the history of her symptoms, exam her and initiate control of the blood pressure.
The office may also be able to do some initial tests such as an ECG.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
yes, should be assessed
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Agreed.
She should be seen as soon as possible by a doctor especially if her blood pressures were previously controlled or normal.
The blood pressure would be classified as a stage 2 blood pressure which is the highest stage.
This refers to a blood pressure where the systolic (top value) is over 160 OR the diastolic (bottom value) is over 100.
Dizziness can occur due to different possible causes but 2 of these causes would be reduced blood supply to the brain due to abnormal heart rate/rhythm or reduced heart function.
Both of these can occur with high blood pressure though they are more likely in persons with a longer history of high blood pressure.
Blurred vision can also sometimes be a consequence of high blood pressure as well
If she cannot go the ER this evening then she should consider seeing her family doctor tomorrow for an assessment. He or she would be able to take the history of her symptoms, exam her and initiate control of the blood pressure.
The office may also be able to do some initial tests such as an ECG.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
She has had double vision (not blurred vision) since Sunday. I have advise her to get to ER.
Brief Answer:
agreed that she should be assessed as soon as possible
Detailed Answer:
HI
In medicine we sometimes refer to double vision as blurred vision because the images are not clear.
Blurred infers that the person is not seeing as clearly as they should and one reason for this is if the images are doubled.
She should be seen , as mentioned, because the blood pressure needs to be controlled and initial investigations done to determine the cause of her symptoms.
She can go to the ER for assessment or see her private doctor tomorrow, if possible, who can order an ECG and also , depending on findings, also suggest a CT brain because of the altered vision.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
agreed that she should be assessed as soon as possible
Detailed Answer:
HI
In medicine we sometimes refer to double vision as blurred vision because the images are not clear.
Blurred infers that the person is not seeing as clearly as they should and one reason for this is if the images are doubled.
She should be seen , as mentioned, because the blood pressure needs to be controlled and initial investigations done to determine the cause of her symptoms.
She can go to the ER for assessment or see her private doctor tomorrow, if possible, who can order an ECG and also , depending on findings, also suggest a CT brain because of the altered vision.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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