POSSIBLE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

	Asked by mintjulep1996 (Female; 40; USA; NO HISTORY OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, RELATIVELY HEALTHY ; Relevant drugs:NONE ) on Mon 15, Sep 2008 09:57am :
	EXPERIENCE DIZZINESS, BLURRED VISON, HEARTBEAT RACING, VOMITTING, EXCESSIVE USE OF BATHROOM, DIEREHHA PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK MAY BE EXPERIENCING A LITTLE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
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	Answer by Dr Rowena S, MD (doctor) on Fri 10, Oct 2008 12:13am: Hi, How are you? With diarrhea and vomiting, you may be having gastroenteritis. Both symptoms may lead to dehydration and dizziness. It is important that you drink plenty of water and fluids. High blood pressure, on the other hand, is diagnosed as such through blood pressure reading. It usually produces no symptoms although some people report headaches, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, facial flushing, transient insomnia or difficulty sleeping. In individuals older than 50 years, hypertension is considered to be present when a person's systolic blood pressure is consistently 140 mm Hg or greater. Take care and regards.
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