Which Specialist Is To Be Consulted For Low Blood Pressure?

Posted on Tue, 18 Nov 2014

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Tue, 18 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : which specialist to be consulted for low blood pressure

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
General physician or internal medicine specialist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by a General physician.
Some investigations like Hemoglobin levels, Thyroid profile, serum electrolytes, ECG can be done.
Low blood pressure can be corrected by proper diet plan.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (23 hours later)

we should do these clinical test only when we have low bp? or any time is fine .

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Investigations can be done anytime.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response. You can get your investigations done anytime irrespective of your blood pressure.
I hope this answers your query.
If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.

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