Question 1

i am a 23 y/o with pcos. i am not over weight, but i have high blood pressure (130/85). i am very thirsty, drink ~3l of h2o/day to feel good - normal?

Accepted Answer

May not be normal: check your blood sugar may be an early sign of diabetes

Question 2

what might cause the following symptoms: headaches, high blood pressure, flank pain, and excessive thirst.?

Accepted Answer

Flank pain and thirs: Blood pressure can be a side effect of kidney disease and frequent urination as a cause of thirst might suggest adrenal gland problems as well . A medical specialist might be needed to test for these causes.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can high blood pressure be cured?

Accepted Answer

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 6

how to lower high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

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 7

is high blood pressure hereditary?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what food for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

help! is 163/88 high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: systolic BP of 163 is mild-moderate hypertension and probably requires dietary and medication therapy

Question 10

help! is 140/95 high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: by definition 140/95 is mild hypertension
It may require medical therapy
however one isolated reading does not make the patient hypertensive
repeat readings would be necessary to determine whether or not to treat such a patient

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