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Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Pressure

Hi im 19 years old female, 95 pounds, 5 feet 2in! very active and healthy all around. I used to have low BP around 105/70 in the last 6 months it has raised INCREDIBLY! 130/90 , 145/95. today in emergency room it went up to 150/95 and I wasn t nervous, im a nurse myself. I have an ultrasound on Monday for lower abdomen pain and heaviness feeling. No medication except for Alesse (birth control) more ichiness lately around my face, legs and back.pous im worried, could my kidneys be affected? I drink 3L of water daily. Thanks
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Variations in blood pressure are quite common in women taking birth control pills.These pills are known to cause higher blood pressure which can impose a lot of stress on your heart.Kidney damage by these pills is quite unlikely.I advise you to have a baseline ecg and a 2 dimensional echo of the heart.Consult your gynecologist for alternative means of contraception.Drugs like beta blockers are effective in reducing the blood pressure.Monitor your blood pressure periodically.
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Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Pressure

Hi welcome to HCM. Variations in blood pressure are quite common in women taking birth control pills.These pills are known to cause higher blood pressure which can impose a lot of stress on your heart.Kidney damage by these pills is quite unlikely.I advise you to have a baseline ecg and a 2 dimensional echo of the heart.Consult your gynecologist for alternative means of contraception.Drugs like beta blockers are effective in reducing the blood pressure.Monitor your blood pressure periodically. Thank you.