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Hello, i'm a 44 yrs old muslim male in good health,and fasting ramadhan. i went for a check up and pb 80/60.does fasting cause low blood pressure?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It may: Being dehydrated and undernourished may cause a drop in blood pressure.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/25/2014

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