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I Have Been HVING SYMPTOMS Of Jitters And Shaking. Fatigue
Question: I have been hVING SYMPTOMS of jitters and shaking. Fatigue has also been present. Today I had a very faint feeling, with exhaustion. My BP dropped to 108/83, while my pulse was 110. I felt like I was slipping away. I layed down and rested, drank some gateraid and when I awoke my BP was better and also my pulse. I am 91 years old. What can this be? XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Probably hypotension, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to hypotension.
Hypotension or low blood pressure can be related to many medical conditions such as hypoglycemia, cardiac problems or bed resting.
So, I would recommend some examinations to confirm the cause of your symptoms.
A complete blood count
Glycemia level
An electrocardiogram
Regular measurements of the blood pressure twice a day for a week
Meanwhile, I would suggest you to drink fluids, eat more salt in your diet and eat small portions frequently.
Walking can also help to regulate the blood pressure.
After the examinations you can contact me again for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
Probably hypotension, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to hypotension.
Hypotension or low blood pressure can be related to many medical conditions such as hypoglycemia, cardiac problems or bed resting.
So, I would recommend some examinations to confirm the cause of your symptoms.
A complete blood count
Glycemia level
An electrocardiogram
Regular measurements of the blood pressure twice a day for a week
Meanwhile, I would suggest you to drink fluids, eat more salt in your diet and eat small portions frequently.
Walking can also help to regulate the blood pressure.
After the examinations you can contact me again for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
My BP is usually on the high side. 140-160.. So this was an unusual experience. I really felt I was drifting away. But thank you for your advice. I guess I really should talk to my doctor about this too.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, again dear,
I agree that you should follow up with your doctor.
You should also do regular check-ups to maintain under control the blood pressure.
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, again dear,
I agree that you should follow up with your doctor.
You should also do regular check-ups to maintain under control the blood pressure.
You are welcome for any other queries in the future.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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