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What can cause acute pain, incontinence, dyspnea, reddened skin area, and hypotension in a patient?


What diagnosis would this patient most likely receive?
I was given this question in nursing school, and did not recieve any further details.

Anaphylaxis does involve all of these symptoms, so I think that sounds like a good answer. Thanks.
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It's really too difficult to even begin to diagnose a patient with all these symptoms without first delving further into the patients background and history.

It's best that the patient spoke to a doctor to clearly assess and explain what it could be.  (+ info)

what is the causes and treatment of hypotension?


i am 29 yrs old female,i am outdoor worker on computer.i am suffering from low blood pressure for the last several monthes ranging 80/50-90/60.my normal BP=110/70.i cosulted several drs in my region,and performed all instructions without benefit.surprisingly even lying down during the attack doesnot help so much........pls pls answer me in detail taking into conicideration every possible situation ... thank you very much for your help.
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When you say: "I am suffering from low blood pressure"....what are your symptoms? Blood pressure, be it low or high, causes no symptoms. If a person is small, or thin, they may usually have low blood pressure. This is not nesscessarily a bad thing. The pressure ranges you gave ( 80/50---90/60 ) is considered low normal. What exactly did the doctors say to you? I would'nt worry.  (+ info)

What are some diseases that could cause orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia?


Besides dehydration.
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Natural remedies for hypotension and pain management for torn tendon?


I am awaiting results of ultra-sound scan, it will be either surgery or physiotherapy. Meanwhile I want to keep off drugs.
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a gradual cold shower will increase blood pressure temporarily (due to vasoconstriction) and make you feel more invogorated and alive. It can reduce pain as well.
You can also apply cold water locally to reduce pain.  (+ info)

im a teenager with orthostatic hypotension do i need to see a doctor?


it can be annoying sometimes when im with my friends and all of a sudden i fall down or my vision gets blurred so i can't see well enough to walk. but besides that, medically, is there a reason for me to see a doctor? i mean i dont find it serious....ive had it for years.
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.... um, if you are feeling dizzy and fainting a lot then yes.....

but orthostatic-hypotension isnt a disease, dear..... LOL it's simply the medical term for that feeling of dizziness you get after standing up to quickly after a period of laying or sitting down ..... due to a slight drop in blood pressure which causes the momentary dizziness and seeing spots....... LOL

HYPERtension = High blood pressure
HYPOtension = low blood pressue

Everyone experiences orthostatic hypotension every once in a while ........

I've had headaches accompanied with dizziness and momentary vision impared (as not in seeing 'spots' but in not being able to see at all for several minutes (at least 7-10 minutes) straight... that i asked a Q on and referenced this as a means of somewhat desribing what it was i was feeling...... but in an of itself, the referenced terminology (orthostatic-hypotension) is not a disease LOL..... it's just the medical word to explain the drop in blood pressure accompanying this feeling> i'm sure what i'm going thru has a lot to do with dehydration and purposeful lack of proper nutrition for years and years and years...... but this is something different.

If you are getting headaches and feeling dizzy, perhpas your blood sugar is low. (im 'hypoglycemic') so i'm sure OD'ing on the sugar doesnt help LOL..... but if you are getting headaches and feeling dizzy and such, drink water, eat something solid and (make sure you're eating properly)etc............. and if it the getting dizzy and such continues and really concerns you, go see a doctor. It could be something else entirely that this is a symptom of.....  (+ info)

why is the rating for hypotension always dropping?


I read that it used to your age plus 100 was the ideal blood pressure, so if you are aged 20 it would =120/? & if you are aged 65 it would = 165/?.

Now it seems they want everyone to be at the level of the 20 year old and the ideal figure for everyone whatever their age is 120/80

but how is this ever a practical idea?
My Mistake i meant to put 'HYPERTENSION' And not hypotension.
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I think the reason is that with continued research, they've found links to more long-term health effects in people with slightly higher blood pressure. They used to ignore slightly elevated blood pressure because they couldn't do anything about it, but now there are good treatments available, and those keeping it under control eliminates a whole host of problems later in life.  (+ info)

I have Orthostatic Hypotension, is it bad for me to drink Red Bull?


I have recently been diagnosed with Orthostatic Hypotension, meaning when I stand up my blood pressure drops alot. I am just starting to take medication for this. But since I have had this I have been staying away from Red Bull energy drink, because my mom is worried it will bother me. Is this true? Does the Red Bull make my blood pressure problem worse? And if I am taking this medicine, am I ok to drink it? Thank you, all answers are appreciated.
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Hi Howdy_Its_Me,
Drinking Red Bull when you have any blood pressure problem is NOT a wise thing to do. The results of a study conducted in 2008 showed that the ingestion of one, 250mL (8 ounce) can of sugar-free Red Bull, in a sample of 30 healthy young adults, had an immediate detrimental effect on both endothelial (blood vessel lining cells) function, and normal blood clotting. This temporarily raised the cardiovascular risk in these individuals to a level comparable to that of an individual with established coronary artery disease. Based on their results, researchers involved with the study cautioned against the consumption of Red Bull in individuals under stress, in those with high blood pressure, or in anyone with established atherosclerotic disease.

There has been at least one case report of Red Bull overdose causing postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in a young athlete. Try drinks without caffeine.  (+ info)

What can i do to prevent the effects of my Orthostatic hypotension?


Treatment

Even when the cause of orthostatic hypotension cannot be treated, certain measures can often reduce or eliminate symptoms. For example, susceptible people should not sit or stand up rapidly or remain standing still for long periods. They should sit or stand up slowly. Wearing fitted elastic stockings up to the waist may help reduce pooling of blood in the leg veins. If orthostatic hypotension results from prolonged bed rest, gradually increasing the time spent sitting up each day may help.

Several measures help maintain blood volume. People with orthostatic hypotension should drink plenty of fluids and little or no alcohol. People who do not have heart failure or high blood pressure are often told to salt their food liberally or to take salt tablets. However, a doctor's supervision is necessary, because a high-salt diet can lead to heart failure in certain people, particularly older people. For people who have severe symptoms, taking hormones that cause salt to be retained, such as fludrocortisoneSome Trade Names
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, can increase blood volume. However, use of such hormones increases the risk of heart failure, particularly for older people and people who have heart disease. Use of fludrocortisoneSome Trade Names
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can also cause a loss of potassium, so taking a potassium supplement may be necessary. MidodrineSome Trade Names
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may be taken with fludrocortisoneSome Trade Names
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to help prevent blood pressure from falling. MidodrineSome Trade Names
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constricts arterioles, thereby reducing their capacity to hold blood and increasing resistance to blood flow.

If these measures are ineffective, other drugs (such as pindololSome Trade Names
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and clonidineSome Trade Names
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), which work in various ways, may help relieve orthostatic hypotension in certain people. However, the risk of side effects from these drugs may make their use undesirable, particularly by older people.  (+ info)

is there a relationship between hemmorhage and hypotension?


I have a history of having a brain hemorrhage. I've been having 2 to three head rushes a day, and I'm worried there may be a relationship.
when i was born, a blood vessel in my brain wasnt fully developed, causing a plethora of issues to develop.
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A "head rush" does not necessarily imply hypotension. But there is an association with an acute hemmorhage and hypotension. A sudden drop in someone's blood pressure could be a sign of a cerebral hemmorhage...among other things.

Yet, a "head" rush that occurs frequently as you mentioned could have some type of vascular cause and I would see a physician about this.   (+ info)

Are there any particular characteristics that can make a person more vulnerable to Hypotension?


If so what?
Thank you for answering.
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It depends on what you mean by Hypotension.
Clearly, -if the heart is failing and is simply not up to generating sufficient pulse-pressure to drive the necessary amount of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta, then that is true, genuine Hypotension, and eventually leads to heart failure.

Similarly, when (particularly "delicate young females") frequently feel faint upon rising, -from sitting, then that too is one kind of spasmodic hypotension. It has a cause, origin, and effect, but they usually grow out of it.

But the sort of so-called "Hypotension" diagnosed by doctors solely on low BP readings taken with a sphygmomanometer can usually be safely ignored, in the same way that most so-called "Hypertension" diagnoses can be ignored, -basically because they're rubbish if they're based just on high BP readings.

This is simply because two people with the same internal arterial pressure can give "readings" which are completely different, depending on the physiology of their arm structures.

And conversely of course, two people with totally different internal arterial pressures can easily have the same "reading":

CHANGES in the readings are real. The actual figures are not.  (+ info)

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