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What Causes Sudden Increase In Blood Pressure In Elderly?
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My 92yr old Mum was put into a home recently( against my wishes)She has subsequently developed
high blood pressure .Never in her entire life has she had this problem she`s always been told her blood pressure is that of someone many years younger.Could you tell me the likely causes of this sudden problem?
My 92yr old Mum was put into a home recently( against my wishes)She has subsequently developed
high blood pressure .Never in her entire life has she had this problem she`s always been told her blood pressure is that of someone many years younger.Could you tell me the likely causes of this sudden problem?
Brief Answer:
Stress or other medications - possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. The previous blood pressures provided appears to be normal in initial stages. Later on, both systolic and diastolic appears to having increased and this definitely calls for medication treatment.
2. Other than prednisone, none of the medications at present could cause stress. Increased stress at the 'home' where she is shifted or if she is in touch with any non-medicated medications needs to be close evaluated. Also Blood pressure evaluation in other arm, and also different instrument (like one used before) is necessary to confirm, it is not pseudohypertension.
3. This variation, at this age is uncommon. Do have a closer look.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Stress or other medications - possible cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. The previous blood pressures provided appears to be normal in initial stages. Later on, both systolic and diastolic appears to having increased and this definitely calls for medication treatment.
2. Other than prednisone, none of the medications at present could cause stress. Increased stress at the 'home' where she is shifted or if she is in touch with any non-medicated medications needs to be close evaluated. Also Blood pressure evaluation in other arm, and also different instrument (like one used before) is necessary to confirm, it is not pseudohypertension.
3. This variation, at this age is uncommon. Do have a closer look.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dr. Prakash HM
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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You are welcome.
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Dr. Prakash HM
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