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What Causes Hypotension?

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
Question: TOOK MY BLOOD PRESSUE MEDICATION IN THE MORNING MY PRESSURE WAS HIGH THIS AFTERNOON MY BLOOD PRESSUE DROPPED TO 89 OVER 69 IN 65 YEARS OLD IS THIS BAD
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hypotension

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Blood pressure below 90/60 is considered hypotension, in your case it could be because of the anti hypertensive medication which you are taken.
I recommend that you lie down with leg end elevated and re check you blood pressure after 10 min. If the blood pressure still remain below 90/60 then please approach the ER ( emergency room) for IV saline infusion.
I also recommend that you approach your treating physician as soon as possible in order to re adjust the blood pressure medication.

Also watch out for sign of hypotension like
1. Giddiness
2. Shortness of breath
3. Palpitation
4. Sweating
5. Chest pain
If you get any of these symptoms please appraoch the ER immediately

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health

Regards
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What Causes Hypotension?

Brief Answer: Hypotension Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Blood pressure below 90/60 is considered hypotension, in your case it could be because of the anti hypertensive medication which you are taken. I recommend that you lie down with leg end elevated and re check you blood pressure after 10 min. If the blood pressure still remain below 90/60 then please approach the ER ( emergency room) for IV saline infusion. I also recommend that you approach your treating physician as soon as possible in order to re adjust the blood pressure medication. Also watch out for sign of hypotension like 1. Giddiness 2. Shortness of breath 3. Palpitation 4. Sweating 5. Chest pain If you get any of these symptoms please appraoch the ER immediately I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health Regards