What can cause low blood pressure (dangerously) during an Upper GI (endoscopy)? The procedure was stopped.?

Question

My father underwent an upper GI while in the hospital last week. He was complaining of black stool, stomach and back pain, etc. While having the GI apparently his blood pressure dropped and they had to stop the test. No follow up from Dr. yet, don't know why?? Any thoughts?

Thanks

Answer 1

Internal bleeding causes blood pressure to drop ,also causes black stools

Answer 2

I can't think of a reason why high blood sugar would cause low blood pressure, but they might have a mutual cause. For example, dehydration can lower blood pressure and raise blood sugar. An illness can do both, too. Have you been sick? Also, have you been diagnosed diabetic? That's a firmly diabetic reading, if accurate. Unless you're on a medication, like a steroid, there's no reason why a non-diabetic should ever be that high.