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Can High Blood Pressure Cause Balancing Problems?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have been on altace and hydroclorizade for years recently a failure to take the meds which sometimes were needed and sometimes not resulted in a rise of blood pressure from the 130/90 to 184/115 which was felt as highblood pressure new meds were given after a hospital visit and a visit to a regular doctor the balance problem which is not visible to others after trying to stand still in the same spot for a few minutes has not has not gone away and the blood presuure towards the later part of the day has not been lowered below 150 or 160 /95 yet it is at this time that the balance issue seems to be felt and can high blood pressure cause a minor balance problem while trying to stand in one place a mri and a cat scan were done without anything showing will the problem likly go away with additional meds every 12 hours
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hi,
If you are having symptoms of high blood pressure & taking medications, you are recommended to have a thorough cardiac checkup (Lipid function tests, ECG, Echocardiography, CBC, MRI, CT). High blood pressure does not cause co-ordination problems or headaches, these are side effects of some medications taken for hypertension.
Co-ordination problems, loss of balance, sudden dizziness may lead to syncope or stroke. Get physically examined, evaluated & treated without much delay. Balancing problems occur in hypertensive crises (180/120), if you have it, you need medical attention. Get connected to your treating physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
If you are having symptoms of high blood pressure & taking medications, you are recommended to have a thorough cardiac checkup (Lipid function tests, ECG, Echocardiography, CBC, MRI, CT). High blood pressure does not cause co-ordination problems or headaches, these are side effects of some medications taken for hypertension.
Co-ordination problems, loss of balance, sudden dizziness may lead to syncope or stroke. Get physically examined, evaluated & treated without much delay. Balancing problems occur in hypertensive crises (180/120), if you have it, you need medical attention. Get connected to your treating physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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