What Causes Low BP?

Posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2016

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Question : I my blood pressure is running is running in the low 40's now for several days for the bottom and the mid 90's for hi.??

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I recommend consulting with your attending physician and performing some tests to investigate for the possible cause:

- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac function and structure
- a chest X ray study
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose.

Meanwhile, I recommend taking plenty of fluids to remain well hydrated. Increasing salt and caffeine intake in your diet will help.

I would also advise avoiding staying in hot places and prolonged standing up position.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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