What Are The Symptoms Of Hypertension?

Posted on Fri, 1 May 2015

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Fri, 1 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : Today I started to see black spots floating Am I sick? I am 63years old

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for contacting HCM

I've gone through your query and would try to help you in best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

- did similar complaint occur in past as well?
- do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
- are you on any medication?
- do you feel difficulty in seeing objects?
- any historry of recent trauma?

i'll be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interedt of yours.
thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (13 hours later)

I only have Hypertension Discovered in 1989 and I've been on Meds since then

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Retinal detachment needs to be ruled out; visit hospital

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answer. Retinal Detachment needs to be ruled out. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant Ophthalmologist". He will examine eye with the help of fundoscopy to confirm status of retina and other layers of eye. Further management will depend upon the results of examination.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar