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i have been having issues with high blood pressure. recently i have had incidents where i get lightheaded, my fingers turn white and tingle, my feet tingle as well. my heart seems to beat hard. i am generally tired. i passed out the other day and my blood pressure was too low. i dont know what could be going on. please help.
Your symptoms could be related to low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests:
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose
- a resting ECG.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. In the meantime, I would recommend increasing salt and water intake and avoid straining physical activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Hello, Your symptoms could be related to low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: - complete blood count for anemia - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance - kidney and liver function tests - fasting glucose - a resting ECG. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. In the meantime, I would recommend increasing salt and water intake and avoid straining physical activity. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist