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What Causes Increase In BP With Dizziness?

hi i am 57 yrs old( Male) Mp bp this morning was 141/100 i started feeling light headed over the last few days , am under big pressure sat work . I m moderately fit , exercise at least 3 times a week , non smoker , moderate drinker,probably 10 over weight. do i need to be unduly worried ?
Sat, 3 May 2014
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Hello
Your age is 57 years and blood pressure was 141/100 mm of Hg at the time of dizziness , so the cause of dizziness is clear .
You are a drinker , over weight .
You should be worried but not too much. Your blood pressure is high but not too much.
You may easily get back to normal range .
Take following measures .
1 High fiber diet , green leafy vegetables , fruits .
2 Cut down the processed food , white bread, dough nuts , white sugar, pizza should be completely avoided.
3 As you mentioned that you exercise thrice in a week , this is good for you but try to avoid elevate the level of exercise ( 5 times in a week ).
Also avoid alcohol , if not possible then 30 - 60 ml / day not more than this.
Till now this is not a cause of concern ,but if dizziness recurs , then consult a physician and get his opinion.
Good luck.
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What Causes Increase In BP With Dizziness?

Hello Your age is 57 years and blood pressure was 141/100 mm of Hg at the time of dizziness , so the cause of dizziness is clear . You are a drinker , over weight . You should be worried but not too much. Your blood pressure is high but not too much. You may easily get back to normal range . Take following measures . 1 High fiber diet , green leafy vegetables , fruits . 2 Cut down the processed food , white bread, dough nuts , white sugar, pizza should be completely avoided. 3 As you mentioned that you exercise thrice in a week , this is good for you but try to avoid elevate the level of exercise ( 5 times in a week ). Also avoid alcohol , if not possible then 30 - 60 ml / day not more than this. Till now this is not a cause of concern ,but if dizziness recurs , then consult a physician and get his opinion. Good luck.