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Recurring Dizziness, Low BP. What Could Be This?

Hi thank you for your time. Im just concerned over today I have had dizziness and feel very tired. I am a single parent of 3 children and I work part time as a nurse. I had checked my blood pressure last week at work and it was 95/58 which is lower than normal for me. The dizziness has been on and off for past four days but was worse today what would you advise?
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

You ought to see a doctor!
You need examination / and probably investigation...
This pressure by itself may not be responsible...Postural hypo-tension? Check your BP – standing and lying? / It can be from anaemia – what is your haemoglobin?

     The body's balancing mechanism is in the inner ear. An ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist could confirm or exclude the contribution of the ear.

     If the ear is excluded, neurologist should see. / MRI may be needed. MRA (MRI angiography) shows blood vessels and is generally done at the same sitting.

     If there are no clues, you have to be investigated by a Cardiologist! EKG / HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring – for arrhythmia) / ECHOcardiogram (for clot) / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG – for ischemia) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance.
     
     In the mean time, medicines like betahistine or flunarazine alone or in combination may help

The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.

Take care     
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Recurring Dizziness, Low BP. What Could Be This?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic You ought to see a doctor! You need examination / and probably investigation... This pressure by itself may not be responsible...Postural hypo-tension? Check your BP – standing and lying? / It can be from anaemia – what is your haemoglobin? The body s balancing mechanism is in the inner ear. An ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist could confirm or exclude the contribution of the ear. If the ear is excluded, neurologist should see. / MRI may be needed. MRA (MRI angiography) shows blood vessels and is generally done at the same sitting. If there are no clues, you have to be investigated by a Cardiologist! EKG / HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring – for arrhythmia) / ECHOcardiogram (for clot) / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG – for ischemia) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. In the mean time, medicines like betahistine or flunarazine alone or in combination may help The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck