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Can high blood pressure cause nausea and dizziness?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 70 years old, and my blood pressure is usually normal. However, it can spike occasionally. This morning, I woke up feeling nauseous, dizzy, with cold feet, and shaky. My blood pressure was 146/86, and my pulse was 84. Why does this happen?

Please advise.
Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Hello,

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After reviewing your medical history, I would like to explain that you need to closely monitor your blood pressure for a few days (several times daily) to assess your average BP trends. It seems that an abnormally high BP reading may have contributed to your symptoms. It is important to discuss with your doctor the possibility of undergoing a thorough medical check-up, including a physical exam and laboratory tests such as a complete blood count, thyroid function tests, renal and liver function tests, fasting blood glucose, blood electrolytes, and an ECG (electrocardiogram) at rest. If multiple BP readings are abnormally high, you may need to start antihypertensive therapy. Please discuss these matters with your attending doctor.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At April 29, 2019
Reviewed At November 19, 2024

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Dr. Ilir Sharka

Cardiology

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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