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What Causes Low Blood Pressure After Having Meals?
I have been having very low blood pressure after meals and after eating my lunch I often take a short nap. During the nap I can tell my blood pressure is going up because I am getting cold. I take my blood pressure and sure enough it is 200/83. Yesterday, I had a checkup with my cardiologist for arthroscopic surgery I will be having soon and my blood pressure was 128/65. But after lunch, I took a short nap and sure enough my BP was up. Today it did the same thing. What do you think is going on?
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to postprandial hypotension.
There is no specific treatment for postprandial hypotension.
I would suggest you drink water before meals.
I also recommend eating smaller meals frequently.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to postprandial hypotension.
There is no specific treatment for postprandial hypotension.
I would suggest you drink water before meals.
I also recommend eating smaller meals frequently.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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