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Is There A Relationship Between Smoking And Hypotension?

hey., i'm 22 years old ,male , smoker and i suffer from hypotension , every time i take the readings is about 90/60 or 100/70 and i have symptoms of that which is blurry vision and dizzines ..., beside sometimes loose of appetite so that i can miss a meal ..., so what the causes of that , is there relationship between smoking and hypotension ?..
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that low blood pressure is not related to smoking (in fact smoking can lead to high blood pressure or increased peripheral vascular resistance).

I recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible causes:

- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction
- vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels
- cortisol plasma levels for possible adrenal gland dysfunction
- a Head Up Tilt test for possible orthostatic hypotension.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Meanwhile I would recommend taking plenty of fluids to stay well hydrated and increase salt and caffeine intake in your diet.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Best wishes,

Dr. Iliri
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Is There A Relationship Between Smoking And Hypotension?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that low blood pressure is not related to smoking (in fact smoking can lead to high blood pressure or increased peripheral vascular resistance). I recommend performing some tests to investigate for the possible causes: - complete blood count for anemia - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance - thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction - vitamin D and vitamin B12 plasma levels - cortisol plasma levels for possible adrenal gland dysfunction - a Head Up Tilt test for possible orthostatic hypotension. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Meanwhile I would recommend taking plenty of fluids to stay well hydrated and increase salt and caffeine intake in your diet. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Iliri