Q: does high blood pressure/hypertension qualify for family medical leave and if so how high must the blood pressure be to qualify?

Generally no: As a general rule no can be managed at most times at office. Anything that would qualify for fmla leave would also constitue emergency and hospitalization would be indicated.

Q: i am experiencing high blood pressure (hypertension). the following also describes me: weight gain. what should i do?

Weight and blood: pressure do have a relationship to each other but in order to treat the hypertension you should see a health care provider for an evaluation.

Q: my wife is experiencing high blood pressure (hypertension). how can i get meds without a doctor's visit.

You can't : And you shouldn't. Your wife can try cutting back on Salt intake down to a total of no more than 2 grams/day, but she should see a doctor as well. And soon.

Q: i am experiencing left upper arm pain that comes and goes every hour or so the following also describes me: high blood pressure (hypertension). what should i do?

See a doctor.: There are many possible causes of this pain. With hypertension you are risk for heart disease. What you describer is consistent with angina so I would take it as a priority to be evaluated by your physician.

Q: what could cause hypertension/high blood pressure?

Hypertension: Salt intake, genetics, toxins, drugs, smoking, anxiety, tumors.

Q: when i lay down my blood pressure is 116/ 77 , when i am sitting it goes up to 130/99 to 120/94 , its always normal while laying down , but when i am sitting it gets high, would this be hypertension?i didnt receive an answer ... thanks

Blood pressure: Normal blood pressure is systolic blood pressure less than 120 and diastolic less than 80. You would have an elevated systolic blood pressure and stage two hypertension with a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90.

Q: how can i reduce hypertension or high blood pressure ?

Simple: Lose weight. Avoid salt. Take medications. Those are the only safe ways. (gunshot wounds work but, obviously, are not safe).

Q: best foods to lower down hypertension or high blood pressure. thanks?

Simple is better: Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and less salt. The more processed the food is, the more likelihood is that it will contain salt and other preservatives that may adversely affect bp. Also, increasing exercise and weight loss help. If there is any question of sleep apnea, get tested. That, too, can increase bp.

Question 1

what's the difference between high blood pressure and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Almost same: High BP is a single reading that can go up temporarily from exercise, stress, pain or illness. Hypertension is a treatable diagnosis of repeated high BP readings &gt; 140/90 without acute stress. Other than that they are often used to mean the same thing.

Question 2

what is the exact definition for high blood pressure or hypertension?

Accepted Answer

>140/90 or >130/85: Hypertension is when your blood pressure is >140/90, unless one has heart disease or diabetes, in which case the blood pressure should be <130/85.

Question 3

does high blood pressure/hypertension qualify for family medical leave and if so how high must the blood pressure be to qualify?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: As a general rule no can be managed at most times at office. Anything that would qualify for fmla leave would also constitue emergency and hospitalization would be indicated.

Question 4

i am experiencing  high blood pressure (hypertension). the following also describes me: weight gain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Weight and blood: pressure do have a relationship to each other but in order to treat the hypertension you should see a health care provider for an evaluation.

Question 5

my wife is experiencing  high blood pressure (hypertension). how can i get meds without a doctor's visit.

Accepted Answer

You can't : And you shouldn't.  Your wife can try cutting back on Salt intake down to a total of no more than 2 grams/day, but she should see a doctor as well.  And soon.

Question 6

i am experiencing  left upper arm pain that comes and goes every hour or so the following also describes me: high blood pressure (hypertension). what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor.: There are many possible causes of this pain. With hypertension you are risk for heart disease. What you describer is consistent with angina so I would take it as a priority to be evaluated by your physician.

Question 7

what could cause hypertension/high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Salt intake, genetics, toxins, drugs, smoking, anxiety, tumors.

Question 8

when i lay down my blood pressure is 116/ 77 , when i am sitting it goes up to 130/99 to 120/94 , its always normal while laying down , but when i am sitting it gets high, would this be hypertension?i didnt receive an answer ... thanks

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Normal blood pressure is systolic blood pressure less than 120 and diastolic less than 80. You would have an elevated systolic blood pressure and stage two hypertension with a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90.

Question 9

how can i reduce hypertension or high blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

Simple: Lose weight. Avoid salt. Take medications. Those are the only safe ways. (gunshot wounds work but, obviously, are not safe).

Question 10

best foods to lower down hypertension or high blood pressure. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Simple is better: Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and less salt.  The more processed the food is, the more likelihood is that it will contain salt and other preservatives that may adversely affect bp.  Also, increasing exercise and weight loss help.   If there is any question of sleep apnea, get tested.  That, too, can increase bp.

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When i lay down my blood pressure is 116/ 77 , when i am sitting it goes up to 130/99 to 120/94 , its always normal while laying down , but when i am sitting it gets high, would this be hypertension?i didnt receive an answer ... thanks

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