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Does throbbing in the head and lightheadedness while sick mean that the blood pressure has risen or fallen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Either is possible.: Significant Low (hypotension) or high (hypertension) blood pressure can cause headaches and / or dizziness.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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