My mother is in her late 60s, very healthy, and usually has normal blood pressure. Recently it has been fluctuating between being on the high side (164/90) and the low side (94/60). (I am not totally sure of the the diastolic numbers.) When her blood pressure drops, she feels weak, fatigued, and light-headed. Do you have any idea what could be causing these fluctuations?
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Q: What causes fluctuations in blood pressure?
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10/ 5/09 4:24pm
Hi Sarah,
Some fluctuation is normal thrughout the day. Reasons for normal blood pressure fluctuation can include level of activity, physical or mental stress, diet and sleep pattern. However, I recommend discussing your mothers blood pressure fluctuation with her physician as well as the symtpoms of low blood pressure.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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