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Suggest Treatment For Low BP, Vertigo And Polyps In The Uterus
Question: I have had low blood pressure and my doctor says that I do not need to worry. I have PVC's on occasions but not frequently. I also at times have migraines, syncope, and vertigo. Today I had surgery for some polyps in my uterus . It took several hours to get my blood pressure back to " normal 97/ 60. Now my chest feels tight and I feel weak. Is this just a symptom of the surgery trauma ! What further things should I look for?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your question. I understand your concern.
Let us take things one by one. Normal blood pressure figures are considered 100-139/60-89 mmHg. Some individuals have their blood pressure down to 90/50-60 mmHg and this is considered also normal. Therefore, if your figures are within the provided range, I think you have nothing to be worried about.
PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) are the phenomena commonly known as "skipped heart beats". These may occur during physical stress, increased psychological burden, after taking caffeine etc. On occasions, they may be found in every single individual. It takes for them to be more frequent, so that they would be considered abnormal. In this regard, I think you have nothing to be worried about.
What strikes me the most, is the syncope that you mentioned. A clear-cut syncope is defined as a sudden fall with loss of consciousness and not remembering the episode. If this is the case, then the cause of the syncope should be sought in details :
- an echo cardiogram should be performed, to assess the structures of the heart as a suspect of syncope
- an echo Doppler of the neck arteries, to see if there is any obstruction to the blood flow to the brain, as a possible cause for syncope
- there is also vasovagal syncope, that may be found in people that stand up quickly from lying down or sitting to standing up position
- an EKG (repeat) - to assess the electrical and conduction systems of the heart, as possible causes of syncope.
No need to rush. You can take your time after the surgery to recover, and then seek the cause of syncope, if it fits the definition I provided.
I hope your surgery went fine. I want to reassure you that the symptoms you described, are expected before, during or after a surgical procedure. In this regard, I would recommend you not to worry, as everything will get back at normal in a few days.
I hope I was helpful and thorough with my answer. I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your question. I understand your concern.
Let us take things one by one. Normal blood pressure figures are considered 100-139/60-89 mmHg. Some individuals have their blood pressure down to 90/50-60 mmHg and this is considered also normal. Therefore, if your figures are within the provided range, I think you have nothing to be worried about.
PVCs (premature ventricular contractions) are the phenomena commonly known as "skipped heart beats". These may occur during physical stress, increased psychological burden, after taking caffeine etc. On occasions, they may be found in every single individual. It takes for them to be more frequent, so that they would be considered abnormal. In this regard, I think you have nothing to be worried about.
What strikes me the most, is the syncope that you mentioned. A clear-cut syncope is defined as a sudden fall with loss of consciousness and not remembering the episode. If this is the case, then the cause of the syncope should be sought in details :
- an echo cardiogram should be performed, to assess the structures of the heart as a suspect of syncope
- an echo Doppler of the neck arteries, to see if there is any obstruction to the blood flow to the brain, as a possible cause for syncope
- there is also vasovagal syncope, that may be found in people that stand up quickly from lying down or sitting to standing up position
- an EKG (repeat) - to assess the electrical and conduction systems of the heart, as possible causes of syncope.
No need to rush. You can take your time after the surgery to recover, and then seek the cause of syncope, if it fits the definition I provided.
I hope your surgery went fine. I want to reassure you that the symptoms you described, are expected before, during or after a surgical procedure. In this regard, I would recommend you not to worry, as everything will get back at normal in a few days.
I hope I was helpful and thorough with my answer. I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
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