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What Causes Blurred Vision And Dizziness When Suffering From Hypertension?

I ve had high blood pressure for 15 years, I take medication for it. I m a 43 year old female over weight. I have a family history of heart disease and stroke and diabetes my mother died at the age of 59 with heart attack. I ve been having issues with my blood pressure being to high 6 days ago it went up to 191/177 my sight was blurry and then everything went black I ve not been the same, my vision is still blurry my body is weak my balance is off and I overall feel as if I ve been hit by a train. I waiting to go to ER in hope of maybe feeling better soon or should I go sooner than later?
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
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Hi,

With your history of raised blood pressure with family history of high blood pressure with complications. I suspect retinal involvement in your case. You should get a check up by an opthalmologist with ophthalmoscope to assess retinal health, earliest for early diagnosis & prompt treatment gives good results.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Blurred Vision And Dizziness When Suffering From Hypertension?

Hi, With your history of raised blood pressure with family history of high blood pressure with complications. I suspect retinal involvement in your case. You should get a check up by an opthalmologist with ophthalmoscope to assess retinal health, earliest for early diagnosis & prompt treatment gives good results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician