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What Could Cause Dizzy Spells In The Last Couple Of Days When My BP Is A Bit Low?
Question: been getting dizzy spells last couple of days. took my blood pressure and it is sys 100/dia 59 pulse 80
Brief Answer:
Likely due to low bp
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dizzy spells are likely due to Iow bp. So I guess you are not on any medicines which can low bp.
So you ll need evaluation for a cause for low bp. Usually, we have to rule out infection, cardiac disease or anemia. Dizziness spells may occur due to low hemoglobin.
So you should visit nearby doctor for examination, and get ecg and hemogram with tlc done.Also, you may need echo depending upon the reports of these tests.
You should have plenty of water, have some ors or salt sugar water to raise bp slightly.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Likely due to low bp
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dizzy spells are likely due to Iow bp. So I guess you are not on any medicines which can low bp.
So you ll need evaluation for a cause for low bp. Usually, we have to rule out infection, cardiac disease or anemia. Dizziness spells may occur due to low hemoglobin.
So you should visit nearby doctor for examination, and get ecg and hemogram with tlc done.Also, you may need echo depending upon the reports of these tests.
You should have plenty of water, have some ors or salt sugar water to raise bp slightly.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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