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Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Loss Of Balance In A Hypertensive Person
Question: My bp has been really high I am on 2bp meds. I also have MS I had a extremely stressful week last week. When I woke up today I was extremely dizzy and off balancce. I fell back on my bed 2 times getting dressed. I have been fatigued. Tonight I got dizzy and lost vision for a few minutes and then my vision was like a strobe light for about 20 minutes.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
You have indicated that your blood pressure has been running very high lately. Certainly stress and anxiety can contribute to this.
I am very concerned however regarding your dizziness individual changes that you have experienced. For this reason I think it is extremely important that you obtain a comprehensive a valuation by a local physician as soon as possible.
if you are able to see your primary care doctor within the next several hours that would be optimal. If this is not possible then I think it would be reasonable for you to go to your local emergency department for evaluation.
Again I am most concerned about your visual changes and sensation of dizziness as this can represent an emergency which needs to be treated as soon as possible.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
You have indicated that your blood pressure has been running very high lately. Certainly stress and anxiety can contribute to this.
I am very concerned however regarding your dizziness individual changes that you have experienced. For this reason I think it is extremely important that you obtain a comprehensive a valuation by a local physician as soon as possible.
if you are able to see your primary care doctor within the next several hours that would be optimal. If this is not possible then I think it would be reasonable for you to go to your local emergency department for evaluation.
Again I am most concerned about your visual changes and sensation of dizziness as this can represent an emergency which needs to be treated as soon as possible.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Sonia Raina
Could it be a stroke.
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
A stroke is not likely given your symptoms but you are at risk for strike which is why I feel you should be evaluated as soon as possible.
sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
A stroke is not likely given your symptoms but you are at risk for strike which is why I feel you should be evaluated as soon as possible.
sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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