3Apr/111
Is it normal to go blind because of low blood pressure?
I know that dizziness when getting up is because of low blood pressure. But along with this i go completely blind in both eyes for about a minute, like black, and when it comes back there's bright flashing lights. Also a loud ringing in both ears, and pressure around my temples. It's all gone within a few minutes, i just want to know if that's normal, as i don't want to waste the doctors time if it is.
Thanks.
April 3rd, 2011 - 07:33
See your health care provider as soon as possible (primary care doctor or nephrologist). Not necessarily, diabetes will cause or can cause blindness. The blackness is fainting spells and the bright lights may be a migraine. The common symptoms of "blackout," in which the person finds it difficult to see and needs to sit or lie down but can still hear, isn’t true loss of consciousness. Such blackouts may be related to changes in posture or to emotional experiences. True loss of consciousness needs to be investigated promptly by a doctor.
If you were not in such good health, low blood pressure could indicate a disorder such as coronary heart disease or low blood volume due to blood loss. If you feel healthy, having a relatively low blood pressure like yours is good for the cardiovascular system, since it puts less stress on the blood vessels.
The most important thing to realize is that you must manage this problem yourself. After the initial investigation, you should be able to handle the management of this problem with relatively few visits to the doctor. It will be up to you to control your weight, your exercise, your salt intake, and to take your medication. We think that it also should be up to you to take your own blood pressure. No matter how much the doctor would like to take care of this for you, he or she can’t. Your doctor should be no more than a trusted advisor. You are in control, and good doctor will emphasize this point. I hope this helps you. And good luck.