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Sudden pressure fluctuation.
Hello, My father had been diagnosed with hypotension for a very long time now. He is also a bypass surgery patient. (8 years back). Today, my father noticed his pressure is too high. Do you know any causes? He's always had low pressure. He also claims to have a sharp pain in his right ankle, and a bad headache. Thank you :)
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You've probably heard that high blood pressure is a problem. Sometimes blood pressure that is too low can also cause problems. Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure. Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers. Usually they're written one above or before the other, such as 120/80. If your blood pressure reading is 90/60 or lower, you have low blood pressure. Some people have low blood pressure all the time. They have no symptoms and their low readings are normal for them. In other people, blood pressure drops below normal because of a medical condition or certain medicines. Some people may have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing up too quickly. Low blood pressure is a problem only if it causes dizziness, fainting or in extreme cases, shock. Certain medicines and substances can lead to low blood pressure, including:     * Alcohol     * Anti-anxiety medicines     * Certain antidepressants     * Diuretics     * Heart medicines, including those used to treat high blood pressure and coronary heart disease     * Medicines used for surgery     * Painkillers Other causes of low blood pressure include:     * Nerve damage from diabetes     * Changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias)     * Not drinking enough fluids (dehydration)     * Heart failure You can do a few things to prevent low blood pressure     * Drinking more fluids     * Getting up slowly after sitting or lying down     * Not drinking alcohol     * Not standing for a long time     * Using compression stockings so blood does not collect in the legs Get these test done to find cause of blood pressure problems tests include Thyroid functions, ECG , ECHO. Watch these simple explanatory videos for understanding the problem. Copy the link address to your browser 1) Chest pain - must know https://youtu.be/xzunqxm3g1y 2) Heart failure https://youtu.be/rgn3ez7ckhc https://youtu.be/j2llmrwox94 3) Three things to do in chest pain - https://youtu.be/v7glvnwnldg 4) Difference between heart attack and heart blocks vs heart failure https://youtu.be/x5fdpt2by3i Don't forget to share and subscribe the channel - Dr. EDUCATION. Please do share your feedback on the below link. Your opinion is valuable. http://prac.to/idax Regards Dr. PARAMJEET SINGH MBBS, DIP. CARDIOLOGY (LONDON), FICC. CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGIST YASHODA SUPERSPECIALITY HOSPITAL
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