Dizzinesscan be a symptom of many different conditions.
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What Is Dizziness?
Dizziness is a term used to describe the feeling of light-headedness or faintness.
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Is Dizziness a Sign of High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is commonly labeled the “silent killer” since it usually does not cause any symptoms.
Blood pressure is measured in milligrams of mercury (mmHg).
Medication Side Effects
Blood pressure medications, also known asantihypertensivemedications, lower blood pressure.
These medications work by increasing sodium and water excretion from the kidneys.
Dehydration and dizziness are possible side effects.
Orthostatic Hypotension
Some people with high blood pressure experience wide fluctuations in their blood pressure.
Orthostatic hypotension is low blood pressure and dizziness upon standing.
It commonly occurs as a complication of blood pressure treatment in older adults and in people withParkinson’s disease.
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Treatment and Management of Dizziness
Treating dizziness depends upon the underlying cause.
Any medication side effects and changes should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
Summary
Dizziness has many possible causes.
While it can be frustrating, it often takes experimenting with different strategies to manage dizziness from hypertension treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dizziness has many potential causes.
Dehydration is a common cause that can often be treated at home by increasing fluid and salt intake.
A healthcare provider can help determine the cause of dizziness and provide a treatment plan.
Any blood pressure medication can cause dizziness since it lowers blood pressure.
These medications include diuretics, ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers, among others.
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