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What Causes Low BP Along With Lightheadedness And Headaches?
Question: I am 63 years old My blood is usually 105over 62but in the last 3 days it is in the 90over 63.I feel very lightheaded and I have had headaches for 3 days.I did go boating over the weekend and I don'tthink I drinked as much water as I usually do I also was at the hospital with my sister that same week.I was at Disney park in Florida for 5 daysfour weeks ago and walked alot but I didn't feel bad at any time.What is going on it a heat stroke or am I just tired
Brief Answer:
may be due to dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
One of the more common reasons for a reduction of blood pressure and the associated symptoms would be decreased fluid intake though there are also other causes as well.
You may want to consider increasing your fluid intake today and over the next few days.
The use of oral rehydration fluids or sport drinks may be best because they would give back both fluids and electrolytes that you may have lost.
If it was only decreased blood pressure then a slight increase in salt would also be recommended but salt would also cause fluid loss so this is not advised for you, just the fluids.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be due to dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
One of the more common reasons for a reduction of blood pressure and the associated symptoms would be decreased fluid intake though there are also other causes as well.
You may want to consider increasing your fluid intake today and over the next few days.
The use of oral rehydration fluids or sport drinks may be best because they would give back both fluids and electrolytes that you may have lost.
If it was only decreased blood pressure then a slight increase in salt would also be recommended but salt would also cause fluid loss so this is not advised for you, just the fluids.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how long will this take
Brief Answer:
should occur within 24 to 48 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Some improvement should occur within 24 to 48 hours.
Please feel free to ask anything else
should occur within 24 to 48 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Some improvement should occur within 24 to 48 hours.
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
would dehydration cause a headache.
Brief Answer:
one of the possible symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, it is one of the possible symptoms that can occur with dehydration.
There are a host of symptoms that can occur, some persons experience only a few, others may have all.
If the headache is severe and you are otherwise worried about it , then it would be best for you to see your doctor for examination.
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
one of the possible symptoms
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, it is one of the possible symptoms that can occur with dehydration.
There are a host of symptoms that can occur, some persons experience only a few, others may have all.
If the headache is severe and you are otherwise worried about it , then it would be best for you to see your doctor for examination.
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
would dehydration cause a headache
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
HI
Headache is one of the symptoms that can occur in some persons who have dehydration.
Other symptoms that may or may not occur are dry skin, tenting of the skin (when pulled up, stays up due to fluid loss), decreased urination, change in mouth odor, muscle cramps, fatigue.
As mentioned, if the headache is very bothersome and you are still concerned, which is understandable, then you may consider seeing your doctor for an assessment.
yes
Detailed Answer:
HI
Headache is one of the symptoms that can occur in some persons who have dehydration.
Other symptoms that may or may not occur are dry skin, tenting of the skin (when pulled up, stays up due to fluid loss), decreased urination, change in mouth odor, muscle cramps, fatigue.
As mentioned, if the headache is very bothersome and you are still concerned, which is understandable, then you may consider seeing your doctor for an assessment.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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