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What Causes Low BP During?

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Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015
Question: Hello dr. My wife suffering with the problem blood pressure low. What is your suggestion to permanent recover from this problem.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please discuss cause of low blood pressure given below and take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX dharamveer98,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Low blood pressure is defined as a persistent blood pressure recording of less than 90 mm Hg systolic blood pressure or less than 60 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure in an adult.

2. It can happen due to many causes and the right cause is to be investigated and treated such that the blood pressure is maintained in normal range.

3. Low blood pressure can happen due to the following causes
(i) Pregnancy causing hypotension due to changing hemodynamics of the body. This will return to normal after delivery.
(ii) Heart causes: This can be due to conduction problems (low heart rate), valve related problems, or heart failure. If present this should be discussed with the cardiologist and treated as per the exact nature of heart disease.
(iii) Endocrine system abnormalities: This includes conditions like thyroid probelms, adrenal problems, low blood glucose and rarely due to diabetes. These are usually treatable with medications and require long term follow up and treatment.
(iv) Severe dehydration in summer weather can cause low blood pressure. This can be treated with regular intake of fluids and electrolytes.
(v) Severe infection can also trigger hypotension. The cause of infection is to be treated.
(vi) Allergic infections can also cause sudden low blood pressure. In this case the cause of allergy is to be known and eliminated from diet or surrounding.
(vii) Nutritional deficiency can also cause low blood pressure. Giving her a balanced diet and supplements like Vitamin B complex, iron and folic acid will prevent any deficiency due to anemia.

4. It is best to consult a internal medicine physician and find out the exact cause of low blood pressure in your wife and get it treated. Some conditions might require long term follow up and must be take care with medicine.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (41 minutes later)
Sir she is not pregnant but have allergic skin, very allergic reaction after wasp biting and become unconscious after wasp biting. Please consult me
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please find details below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX dharamveer98,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. Wasp is a dangerous insect and can cause serious allergy. Your wife might be having severe allergy to wasp bite.

2. If she has wasp bite right now then please take her to doctor and get her treated. She might require life saving injection like steroid and anti allergy. Her breathing also should be maintained at normal.

3. Destroy any wasp nest in your house and surroundings.

4. Keep anti allergy medicine like Avil or cetrizine tablet at home and give one to your wife in case of wasp bite emergency if it happens again.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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What Causes Low BP During?

Brief Answer: Please discuss cause of low blood pressure given below and take treatment Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX dharamveer98, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. 1. Low blood pressure is defined as a persistent blood pressure recording of less than 90 mm Hg systolic blood pressure or less than 60 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure in an adult. 2. It can happen due to many causes and the right cause is to be investigated and treated such that the blood pressure is maintained in normal range. 3. Low blood pressure can happen due to the following causes (i) Pregnancy causing hypotension due to changing hemodynamics of the body. This will return to normal after delivery. (ii) Heart causes: This can be due to conduction problems (low heart rate), valve related problems, or heart failure. If present this should be discussed with the cardiologist and treated as per the exact nature of heart disease. (iii) Endocrine system abnormalities: This includes conditions like thyroid probelms, adrenal problems, low blood glucose and rarely due to diabetes. These are usually treatable with medications and require long term follow up and treatment. (iv) Severe dehydration in summer weather can cause low blood pressure. This can be treated with regular intake of fluids and electrolytes. (v) Severe infection can also trigger hypotension. The cause of infection is to be treated. (vi) Allergic infections can also cause sudden low blood pressure. In this case the cause of allergy is to be known and eliminated from diet or surrounding. (vii) Nutritional deficiency can also cause low blood pressure. Giving her a balanced diet and supplements like Vitamin B complex, iron and folic acid will prevent any deficiency due to anemia. 4. It is best to consult a internal medicine physician and find out the exact cause of low blood pressure in your wife and get it treated. Some conditions might require long term follow up and must be take care with medicine. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek