What Does Low Diastolic Pressure Indicate Or Mean With Regard To One's Health?

Posted on Fri, 25 May 2018

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Question : What does low diastolic pressure show or mean?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome and thank you for asking your query on our platform!

Low diastolic blood pressure values could be related to several conditions:

- aortic valve insufficiency
- thyroid gland dysfunction
- hypovolemia.

A physical exam and some tests are needed to investigate for the possible underlying causes.

If you could upload her tests, I would be glad to give a more professional opinion.

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

What is hypovolemia?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows!

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Hypovolemia is low circulating blood volume caused by dehydration, anemia, excessive use of water or blood loss.

Hope to have clarified your uncertainties!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri

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