Question 1

is hyperglycemia a disease?

Accepted Answer

YES: Typically hyperglycemia is the diagnostic result of having uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes. Occasional hyperglycemia can be fleeting in times of great physical stress but in those situations it does not persist.

Question 2

what are the signs of a hyperglycemia attack?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: Hyperglycemia is not a sudden "attack" but generally a sustained problem. Symptoms include frequent thirst, urination, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, etc. You need to take with your doctor if you develop these.

Question 3

are chili good for hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: The active ingredient that gives the peppers their heat - a compound known as capsaicin - might set your mouth on fire, it also leads blood vessels to relax (the research in hypertensive rats shows). Long-term dietary consumption of capsaicin, one of the most abundant components in chili peppers, could reduce blood pressure.

Question 4

what is the cause of hypotension?

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Many causes: Hypotension can be caused by many causes - sometimes it is normal, other times by medications or metaboloic conditions such as low thyroid.  Hypotension causing shock can be hypovolemic (from loss of blood), cardiogenic (heart function not working well), obstructive (pulmonary embolism causing blood vessel obstruction), or distriubutive (think sepsis, low adrenal function, anaphyaxis, toxins).

Question 5

what word is an antonym of hypotension?

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Hypertension: Hypo is low, hypo is low blood pressure.  Hyper is high, hypertension is high blood pressure.

Question 6

how can i prevent hyperglycemia?

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Hyperglycemia: The biggest reason for hyperglycemia in this day is obesity.  I am an orthopedic surgeon, yet there is not a day that goes by that I do not see several morbidly obese patients. The majority of them are hyperglycemic and type ii diabetes.  Some patients may be hyperglycemic and normal weight. For those patients they should be seeing their endocrinologist or primary care doctor.

Question 7

how can hyperglycemia be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Good nutrition and exercise and weight control.

Question 8

can someone be born with hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension: This is a broad question.  Can someone be hypotensive at birth? Yes.  As an infant/toddler/child ? Yes.  Hypotension has many causes including infection, blood loss, orthostatic hypotension - especially during pregnancy, etc.  A BP of 95/60 is normal and others who would feel ill. If you would be more specific about the circumstances, there are narrower answer. Hypotension can be dangerous.

Question 9

how does glucagon cause hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Sugar production: Glucagon made by the body tells your liver to make more sugar, and when all systems are functioning properly, should not cause 'hyper'glycemia...Should result in normal sugars. Bottled glucagon given by injection as a medication an cause transient hyperglycemia because the dose is large, and that is its intended effect.

Question 10

does hypotension affect male erections?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Men require an ample blood suply and pressure to achieve and maintain an erection.Low blood pressures from medicines or decrease blood suply from atherosclerosis may compromise sexual function.

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