I haven't been to the doctor but i have low blood pressure. Im very athletic but when i start physical activity i get really weak and almost fall over and feel like im gonna throw up. I have a hard time breathing and a deep cough. When i work out my veins should pop out but they don't when i feel like this. Could i have heart problems? Im 16 too so i hope its not too serious. You need to see a doctor. This is not normal to have a hard time breathing even during exercise. It could be many things, but only a doctor can tell you what it is. Make an appointment today before anything serious happens. … [Read more...]
What can be done to raise blood pressure/what are the causes of low blood pressure?
August 27, 2009 By
My nurse today checked my blood pressure and it was cosiderably low. Just below the average though, not servere! I would like to know, what can I do to perhaps raise it a bit (I feel tired all the time etc) and what are the causes of blood pressure (I could do the opposite of these causes to perhaps increase my blood pressure). Help appreciated! thanks! : ) If the doctor wasn't concerned then you shouldn't worry about it. Some people, like myself, have low blood pressure. As far as being tired, talk to your doctor. It could be a number of things which doesn't necessarily have to do with your blood pressure. Good Luck! … [Read more...]
Does low blood pressure make mountain climbing more difficult?
August 26, 2009 By
I have low blood pressure and am prone to getting light-headed. I'd like to try mountain climbing and am aware that the thin air at high altitudes can cause spaciness. I'm wondering if low blood pressure and high altitude can interact with or compound each other, and if those with low blood pressure are more adversely affected by high altitudes. Thanks! I had very low blood pressure when I was younger and would often get light headed (I live at 5500ft) but never had any problems at altitiude - even at 14,000+ft. Some people are not affected much and others are - I don't believe this has to do with altitude. Not all climbing involves high altitudes - I would try hiking some smaller mountains … [Read more...]
Does anyone know of a healthy way to raise low blood pressure?
August 24, 2009 By
My blood pressure is too low and I get head spins when I get up too quickly. Does anyone know of a HEALTHY way to raise blood pressure? As a nurse we see this problem a lot. The best, easiest, and safest method is to drink at LEAST 64 ounces of water a day. Usually when patients come in we give I.V. fluids which also contain small amounts of saline (salt mixture), increasing your salt if okay but only in real small amounts. Good luck. … [Read more...]
How do I find out if my mother has high blood pressure or low blood pressure?
August 21, 2009 By
She's lying in bed right now, unable to get up because if she does her head will spin and she will be so dizzy and nauseous that she will want to lie back down. She's only 51 years old, and I'm quite worried about her. These are her symptoms: -dizziness -nausea -from time to time head hurts; it's the kind of hurting like your skull's too small and is tight on your brain -a little congestion -head spins She says that it's only in the head; nothing is wrong with her other parts. Please say if it is low blood pressure or high blood pressure. IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T SAY ANYTHING. I DON'T WANT MY MOTHER TO SUFFER BECAUSE SOMEONE GUESSED. Only people who know what they're talking about … [Read more...]
