Question 1

how to determine if i have high blood pressure?

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See a doctor: Have your blood pressure checked during an office visit with your physician.  Importantly, you should be sitting quietly for 5 minutes prior to having your blood pressure checked.  Also, if your blood pressure is high, it should be rechecked at a later date.  One blood pressure reading that is high (140/90 or greater) is generally not enough to diagnose a person with high blood pressure.

Question 2

how are high blood pressure meds determined?

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Guidelines: Physicians typically choose blood pressure medications based on the recommendations of jnc 7, which is a collection of recommendations from national experts based on the most up-to-date research. While most docs follow these recommendations, it is important to consider each patient individually based on their needs and any other illnesses.

Question 3

how would i determine if my mother has high blood pressure or low blood pressure?

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Normal blood : Pressure range: systolic- 100-130. Diastolic-60-85. High BP would be higher than 130/85.
Low blood pressure would be lower than 100/60. But this may be relative. Some people with BP say 110/70 and  feels dizzy, to them this reading is low. Check more info online.

Question 4

im 54and i have high blood pressure ?

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Don't wait: Unless very high, blood pressure is a silent killer. It damages the blood vessels to the brain, heart, kidneys and strains the heart muscle. By the time it causes symptoms, there may be irreparable damage. There are hundreds of medications available, from which it should be possilble to choice a treatment which you tolerate well. Don't wait till it is too late.

Question 5

i have high blood pressure and i have ed?

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Blood pressure : Healthy living is the best way to maintain normal blood pressure. Avoid smoking, excessive salt, sugar, fatty animal products. Sleep well-speak to your doctor if you don't. Deal with emotional stresses, meditate, laugh. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, almonds, and walnuts.  Exercise and takes meds according to your doctor's recommendations.  ED can be related to high BP, anxiety, hormone issues.

Question 6

i have high blood pressure and need medicine.

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Doctor’s appointment: Please set up an appointment to see your doctor so that they can evaluate your blood pressure and provide any medications if necessary. It would help your doctor if your bring them a log of your blood pressure readings to the appointment. If you have any symptoms related to high blood pressure like chest pain, headaches, palpitations, dizziness etc, please seek medical attention at the ER.

Question 7

what to do if i have high blood pressure 190/110?

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190/110: If you are having symptoms with this including Visual changes, weakness to one side of the body or another, chest pain, blood in your urine go to your nearest Emergency room.  The blood pressure is concerning and should be treated especially with the above noted symptoms

Question 8

what to do if i have high blood pressure in athletes!?

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HTN/Athletes: This would be unusual as exercise is used to decrease blood pressure long term.  I would look for a cause for this issue by seeing your primary provider

Question 9

what to do if i have high blood pressure for young adults?

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Good Question: Start with visit to your healthcare provder.  Need good history (lots of questions by the provider), good examination, blood work, urine tests and EKG

IF all ok.....3-6 mo trial of better diet and exercise 30-60min, 5x/wk.

F/U with provider in 3mo.  IF no change, another 3 mo.  

After 6 mo, if no change, need to start medication.  Discuss with provider pros/cons of the different meds.

Question 10

if i have high blood pressure. p90x workout is good for me?

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High BP: Unless until your high BP is controlled don't do any vigorous exercise activities. Because stenous exercise could further increase your high bp.

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