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What Causes High BP And Dizziness Despite Practicing A Health Lifestyle?

Posted on Sat, 30 Jul 2016

Question: For the past 3 months I been on a 2000 daily calorie intake eating very healthy food and exercising 4 days a week burning another 500 calories. I have lost 15 pds from 232 to 216 but I notice that my average BP for the las 15 reading is 114/70 and sometimes I feel a little dizzy. What should I do

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What you are experiencing doesn't seem to be related to diet and life style. Your BP is within normal range and dizziness most likely is related to summer climmate and electrolyte imbalance.

I would like to suggest drinking plenty of water, taking electrolyte and magnesium supplements.

If the symptoms will persist you should contact your doctor.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (29 minutes later)

I forgot to mention that I am taking finasteride once every morning and I take vitamins supplements Centrum 50+ fish oil 1000mg Osteo Bi Flex

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

What you are experiencing may be a side effect of finasteride use (head ache, dizziness). These side effects are most likely to occur during summer due to weather conditions.

Please follow my advice and if the problems persist stop taking finasteride for a couple
of days. If everything is ok than your symptoms are definitely related to finasteride use.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar