Question 1

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

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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 2

what would cause a spike in high blood pressure? from normal to 220 -103

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Many things: Stress, anxiety, pain, sleep deprivation, anger, during resistance lifting(some of the highest blood pressure recorded have occurred during power lifting maneuvers), missing blood pressure lowering medications.  Each case needs to be look at in detail to have a better sense of the possible cause(s).

Question 3

if i took a high blood pressure tab this morning and my pressure is 186/109 now can i take another tab to lower it?

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Generally yes: Generally yes this is advisable, but without further details it is difficult to confirm. Please see the Emergency Department, this is a very high reading. Avoid salty foods, drink fluids and please consult with a physician right away.

Question 4

what is high blood pressure?

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See below: The pressure inside the arteries is too high. The systolic pressure is that when the heart contracts and the diastolic is the pressure when the heart relaxes. It is most commonly measured with a blood pressure cuff which is an indirect measurement. Sometimes a needle is place within an artery and attached to a transducer to measure the pressure directly and continuously in sick patients.

Question 5

wat cuz high blood pressure?

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Genetics & lifestyle: Essential hypertension is caused by hardening or loss of elasticity of the arteries. It is genetic and runs in families, but lifestyle also plays an important role, as it is much more common with obesity, poor diet, smoking, alcohol or drug abuse or lack of exercise. Secondary HTN is caused by other illnesses, including kidney disease, thyroid disease, heart disease, diabetes, adrenal problem.

Question 6

cure of high blood pressure?

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Blood pressure: We cure few causes of high blood pressure. We treat almost all with medicines for life.

Question 7

can high blood pressure be cured?

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Controlled more like: A healthy diet, getting your weight down and sometimes medication can normalize it. If you stop these things though the blood pressure will climb again.

Question 8

how to lower high blood pressure?

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Great question: Avoid salt. Achieve and maintain normal weight. If you're overweight, just the process of being on a diet (even before there's any weight loss) will lower bp. Google the "dash" diet. Exercise daily. Aside from these lifestyle changes, you'll need anti-hypertensive medication(s).  Your doctor is your ally.

Question 9

is high blood pressure hereditary?

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Yes: Essential hypertension is familial -- yes, that is genetically related.

Question 10

what food for high blood pressure?

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Avoid salt: Best to avoid salt in your food/meals as a good first attempt at lowering your blood pressure. Learn to read nutrition labels and search for "sodium" which you should keep less than 2, 000mg/d. Also look for foods high in potassium and magnesium (rather than sodium) as some studies suggest that higher levels of both are associated w/better outcomes. This usually entails eating lots of fruits & vegg.

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