The pressure has dropped sharply, what to do at home?
Hello. My name is Vladimir, I am 53 years old and my blood pressure often goes down. Moreover, it happens quite abruptly. At the same time, I feel lethargy in the body, which lasts 2-3 hours. Tell me what should I do? Should I consult a doctor, or can the situation be corrected at home?
Expert answer
Hello Vladimir. First of all, it is necessary to determine the cause of hypotomy (pressure drop), without which no independent action should be taken. Since you are unlikely to be able to determine the cause of the fall on your own, we recommend that you contact a competent cardiologist who can understand whether it is necessary to prescribe treatment, or whether preventive measures are enough. We have previously published an article with recommendations on how to deal with reduced pressure . Also in this article you will find recommendations for helping a person whose pressure has dropped sharply. this part so that they understand how to behave in an emergency.
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