What causes low BP in an elderly person?
Patient: my husband s bp is 84/52. I have taken it three times. I know the machine is working because I took my bp. he will be 80 oct 29. he hasn t had any health problems except for high bp. he has had diarrhea(sp?). he weighed 204 a week ago. he now weighs 192. Doctor: Hello,Brief Answer: Dehydration most likely caused low blood pressure.Explanation: My opinion is that hypertensive patient who is experiencing any condition that causes him to lose fluids such as diarrhea in your husband case, blood pressure should be checked first. If low all over the day, good hydration is mandatory and some times it may be needed to stop the anti-hypertension drugs or lower their dose to get the blood pressure normal again.I suggest my patients the following: Good oral fluid intake. Follow up blood pressure and treat diarrhea according to its cause. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about types and doses of antihypertension medications.Conclusion: I suggest you check with your physician.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Mahmmad Gamal