Can high blood pressure cause balancing problems?
Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...i have been on altace and hydroclorizade for years recently a failure to take the meds which sometimes were needed and sometimes not resulted in a rise of blood pressure from the 130/90 to 184/115 which was felt as highblood pressure new meds were given after a hospital visit and a visit to a regular doctor the balance problem which is not visible to others after trying to stand still in the same spot for a few minutes has not has not gone away and the blood presuure towards the later part of the day has not been lowered below 150 or 160 /95 yet it is at this time that the balance issue seems to be felt and can high blood pressure cause a minor balance problem while trying to stand in one place a mri and a cat scan were done without anything showing will the problem likly go away with additional meds every 12 hours Doctor: Hi,   If you are having symptoms of high blood pressure & taking medications, you are recommended to have a thorough cardiac checkup (Lipid function tests, ECG, Echocardiography, CBC, MRI, CT). High blood pressure does not cause co-ordination problems or headaches, these are side effects of some medications taken for hypertension.   Co-ordination problems, loss of balance, sudden dizziness may lead to syncope or stroke. Get physically examined, evaluated & treated without much delay. Balancing problems occur in hypertensive crises (180/120), if you have it, you need medical attention. Get connected to your treating physician.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Nupur K,  General & Family Physician