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.
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.
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Answered byDr. Ilir Sharka
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