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Good morning ! my auntie is always getting dizzy and her blood pressure is high , what will she do ? she is 60 yrs. old.

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Vertigo? : Her dizziness is very likely unrelated to her BP which can cause dizziness when low. She may have vertigo which is an inner ear or brain/neurologic condition. She needs further testing.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Good morning ! my auntie is always getting dizzy and her blood pressure is high , what will she do ? she is 60 yrs. old.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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