What causes fainting while treating fluctuations in the BP level?
Patient: Hi, my name kimberley just took my blood pressure reading first reading was 71/41 took second reading came back saying 82/50. Have had my blood pressure bottom out about 5 or 6 times. Was sent to ICU. I call it plan old passing out. Maybe about a week and a half ago, I had two more episodes. Both times was at night around this time. Did not feel dizzy was out first time for 4 1/2 hours. Second time it was 5 hours. What should I do? Lay back down? I am not alone in the house, but my son sleeps up stairs. Thank you Doctor: take plenty of fluid with added salt.....hve routine ix of na n k .......n b12 n complete blood cout with liver n kidney profile.....if all come normal....just hve more fluid at nyt ...vitamin supplement may b adviceble