What Causes Difference In BP While Standing And Sitting?

Posted on Mon, 20 Oct 2014

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Question : My BPressure is 135/78 Pulse 76 when sitted and 158/88 pulse 95 What would cause the difference Is it cause for concern

am experiencing some lightheadedness at times. My blood sugar before eating has been 93, 88 & 108. I had a visiting Nurse Practioner on Friday & she brought to my attention the difference in the Blood Pressure. I have been to the doctor this month & had blood work all levels where normal
CBC, Thyroid T3 T4 I have Low Potassium take 20M KDur daily
I take Armour Thyroid 60mg

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly specify the position of 2nd reading

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern.

You stated that on sittin your BP is 135/78 , at what position is the BP 158/88
Is it on standing or lying. Kindly specify to guide you accordingly.

Let me know if you have any query

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

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I was standing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
hello,

sir kindly state which in which position does your BP rise to 158/88. Let me answer your query here first. I will definitely answer you on your email after you close this conversation.

thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar