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Is Low Bp Related With Dizziness, Blackout And Fading Of Vision?
Hello, I don t know if this is the cause of low blood pressure or not, but still curious to know. Whenever I stand up I feel fine until 5 seconds later. I get a bit dizzy and see my vision fade out like a blackout, however, it lasts for 3 seconds then back to normal. I don t always go through this but lately I have. Is this the cause of low blood pressure or not? Please and thank you. Also, how can I avoid this in the near future?
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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You seem to have orthostatic hypotension.This is quite prevalent in the community.It could be due to coexistent autonomic dysfunction.Tilt table testing with a screening 2 dimensional echocardiography can help to diagnose this condition with near accuracy..Treatment includes intake of 6 gm of salt/day with adequate hydration of 3-4 liters of water.Drugs like Midodrine and Fludrocortisone will help to elevate blood pressure.Elevate foot end of bed at night.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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You seem to have orthostatic hypotension.This is quite prevalent in the community.It could be due to coexistent autonomic dysfunction.Tilt table testing with a screening 2 dimensional echocardiography can help to diagnose this condition with near accuracy..Treatment includes intake of 6 gm of salt/day with adequate hydration of 3-4 liters of water.Drugs like Midodrine and Fludrocortisone will help to elevate blood pressure.Elevate foot end of bed at night.Consult your cardiologist for further queries.
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