Question 1

could people with high blood pressure have a colonoscopy?

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Yes: As long as it is fairly well-controlled at the time of the procedure with medications taken at home.

Question 2

can colonoscopy be performed on patients with high blood pressure?

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No problem: Whereas so many americans have hypertension, colonoscopy is frequently performed on patients with high bp.  You will be monitored closely during the procedure, and if any extra medication is needed, it can be given.

Question 3

high blood pressure before gral anesthesia -egd and colonoscopy- been having 145/95 average in the last week. lot of stress lately. hr normal though. ?

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Unclear question: Your blood pressure while elevated and needing treatment is not likely to affect anesthesia or the procedures you are scheduled to undergo. However, you need to consult your doctor for a baseline evaluation and have treatment of the blood pressure.

Question 4

my husband had a colonoscopy 1 month ago. he is 61 and on high blood pressure rx. no pre-existing kidney issues. a few days after his procedure he experienced lower back pain near kidney areas on both sides. it resolved but has now returned. help?

Accepted Answer

: These symptoms probably are unrelated to the colonoscopy. He should see his doctor.

Question 5

if loss of blood can lower blood pressure, can high blood pressure people dobaye blood?

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The pressure returns: An otherwise healthy person with mild high blood pressure, or with moderate high blood pressure under control, should be able to donate blood as long as he doesn't have problems like anemia, hepatitis, hiv, recent travel to malaria countries, etc... After donating blood, a person's blood pressure can be lower but usually just for a brief time. The blood pressure goes back to where it was before.

Question 6

is ambien (zolpidem) safe for high blood pressure people?

Accepted Answer

Ambien (zolpidem): Is usually safe for people with hypertension. For an individual there may be factors which alter that statement.

Question 7

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering about 30% of population has HTN, it is fairly common. Smoking and/or any act that stresses the body or mind can drive BP up in someone wo already has HTN or is genetically "ripe" to develop  HTN

Question 8

how can i stop high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle & medicine: See your doctor!  you need to have a doctor evaluate your blood pressure first.  Stop smoking, increase exercise (starting with what you are healthy enough to do), and follow your doctor's instructions with regards to the above and the prescribed medication.  Controlling blood pressure is one of the smartest things you can do to improve your health.

Question 9

how do high blood pressure start s?

Accepted Answer

Can you rephrase?: High blood pressure is dependent upon family history, age, diet and level of activity and enviromental factors like stress. To reduce blood pressure, exercise, low salt diet, reducing stress and good sleep and good relationship

Question 10

what can cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Different causes: Many factors contribute to this: 
Diet. Sodium causes water retention therefore increased BP
Age and calcification of vessels, less compliant
Stimulants (Caffeine)
Stress
Genetics and enviornmental factors

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