thulfi

Hey Milky Bar Kid,

I'm sure its nothing to worry about.This sort of thing is more common than you may think.

Anaemia has many causes, but one of the most common by far (for this country at least) is blood loss. All anaemia essentially means is decreased amount of red blood cells. The GP is probably concerned that an ulcer may be bleeding, as he most likely interpreted this from the blood results showing her anaemia.

As for the racing pulse and the high blood pressure...I'm not too sure how that could be linked. You would be at more risk of perforating an ulcer if you have high blood pressure, but do you know if there is a history of high blood pressure for your mother or her family?

Don't worry too much though. Individual blood pressure readings mean nothing, as they can vary significantly due to slight anxiety, or having just walked a bit pacey to make it on time to the Dr's! It may be that your mothers heart beat and pulse were racing that day.

Anyways hope it all gets sorted soon, best of luck...