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dizziness
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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dizziness
by kmz123, Jun 03, 2006 12:00AM
How is postural hypotension treaded and diagnosted in liver disease? many of the medications available for this problem
do not to appear to be safe for liver disease patients. Also
are TUMS safe for nausea in patient's with liver disease?
I do not know what is causing the hypotension, I have no bleeding or any other symptoms besides the nausea. My last
blood pressure was 138/86 sitting and 118/86 standing. I have
no dizziness sitting it is just when I get up and walk around
myl ft test, ultrasound and ct scan were all normal. But I
could any other problems be causing this?
do not to appear to be safe for liver disease patients. Also
are TUMS safe for nausea in patient's with liver disease?
I do not know what is causing the hypotension, I have no bleeding or any other symptoms besides the nausea. My last
blood pressure was 138/86 sitting and 118/86 standing. I have
no dizziness sitting it is just when I get up and walk around
myl ft test, ultrasound and ct scan were all normal. But I
could any other problems be causing this?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 04, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 04, 2006 12:00AM
The treatment of postural hypotension would depend on the cause. Volume depletion as well as autonomic insufficiency would be major causes. The first would be treated with fluid repletion, the second with medications such as steroids (such as Florinef) or autonomic agents like midodrine.
Although possible, I am not aware of a specific connection between liver disease and postural hypotension. Discussion of the medications' effects on the liver should be made with your personal physician.
A referral to a neurologist or cardiologist can be considered if the cause is still in question.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Although possible, I am not aware of a specific connection between liver disease and postural hypotension. Discussion of the medications' effects on the liver should be made with your personal physician.
A referral to a neurologist or cardiologist can be considered if the cause is still in question.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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