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Early morning dizziness and palpitation
I am currently 17 weeks pregnant i had bitterguard sabzi in dinner last night next morning i woke up with severe dizziness and palpitations i couldn't even sit up straight
i took my bp it was 143/ 109 bpm 108
i am currently taking ecosprin 75 ans susten 300 OD
i called my gynaec immediately she asked me to drink ors or lemon water and elevate legs and check bp again
i drank lemonade and checked bp again after 15 mind my bp came as 111/77 bpm 70
why did this happen
i am assuming hypoglycaemia by bitterguord previous night
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Dizziness with a BP spike in pregnancy needs quick attention, and you did the right thing calling your gynaecologist immediately and rechecking your BP.
Next Steps
Keep monitoring your BP at home for a few days and note the timing and food around any episode.
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If dizziness, high BP, or palpitations recur, contact your gynaecologist again rather than waiting it out.
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It is neither hypoglycemia nor the bitter gourd which is responsible for your symptoms
High blood pressure can give you these symptoms
You need to monitor your blood pressure and take regular medication if it is persistently more than 140 by 90
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