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Blurry Vision, Low BP. History Of Genetic BP Problems. Advice

I had another bout with blood pressure today. My vision became a little blurred. I was at a University graduation for my grandson and sitting outside in the sun. When I got home I took my blood pressure and it was 83/41. It happened already twice this month.
Normally I have been at 140/84 . Should I be worried?
Ihave head bp problems since 1985(genetic) and never had any trouble.
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
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Hi! Our blood pressure is strictly and efficiently regulated by our body's circulatory and Renin-Angiontensin-Aldosterone systems. But as one ages, our blood vessels become stiffer, our kidneys lose a bit of their efficiency in conserving or removing salts, and the function of our "blood pressure sensors" also decline. Aside from this, external factors such as the ambient temperature that you are exposed to (just like when you were sitting in the sun), can also affect the balance of the systems and make your blood pressure drop or rise. These can really affect our body's mechanism to maintain the ideal blood pressure, no matter what our genetic profile is. I wouldn't be worried too much but I would really suggest that you undergo a basic physical and diagnostic examination to be sure that there are no other problems. In the meantime, drink plenty of fluids and don't stay out in the sun for too long. Take care!
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Blurry Vision, Low BP. History Of Genetic BP Problems. Advice

Hi! Our blood pressure is strictly and efficiently regulated by our body s circulatory and Renin-Angiontensin-Aldosterone systems. But as one ages, our blood vessels become stiffer, our kidneys lose a bit of their efficiency in conserving or removing salts, and the function of our blood pressure sensors also decline. Aside from this, external factors such as the ambient temperature that you are exposed to (just like when you were sitting in the sun), can also affect the balance of the systems and make your blood pressure drop or rise. These can really affect our body s mechanism to maintain the ideal blood pressure, no matter what our genetic profile is. I wouldn t be worried too much but I would really suggest that you undergo a basic physical and diagnostic examination to be sure that there are no other problems. In the meantime, drink plenty of fluids and don t stay out in the sun for too long. Take care!