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Given iv saline fluids, but everytime bp checked it was low. did feel better on iv. once taken off symp. of weakness, dizzy, shaky returned. why?

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Low blood pressure: Your blood pressure is low, thus the symptoms of weakness. Low pressure is usually caused by infection, heart problems, or medications. These need to be addressed for your pressure to stabilize.

Answered 11/19/2013

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A member asked:

Given iv saline fluids, but everytime bp checked it was low. did feel better on iv. once taken off symp. of weakness, dizzy, shaky returned. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

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