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Is Fluctuating Blood Pressure In Pregnancy A Cause For Alarm?
my 22 year old daughter is 35 weeks pregnant and is starting to have fluctuations in blood pressure along with joint pain. Her knee is swollen and aching. Her blood pressure a few hours ago was 135/88 and has dropped to 104/54. We put aspercreme on her knee and have her lying down with ice pack. (her average pressure has been about 110/75.
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns. Fluctuations in blood pressure is quite common in pregnancy. It is called supine hypotension syndrome
If the fall in blood pressure is causing syncope attacks, you need to consult your gynecologist as soon as possible. Always lie in left lateral position.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns. Fluctuations in blood pressure is quite common in pregnancy. It is called supine hypotension syndrome
If the fall in blood pressure is causing syncope attacks, you need to consult your gynecologist as soon as possible. Always lie in left lateral position.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
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