Question 1

what are the effects of hypotension on the kidney?

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Acute Injury: Hypotension or low blood pressure can cause underperfusion of the kidney leading to acute kidney injury or acute tubular necrosis. Speak with your physician about these possibilities.

Question 2

what does hypotension mean?

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Low blood pressure: Normal blood pressure ranges between 90-135 systolic or the top number over 60-80 diastolic or lower number. Hypotension is a low blood pressure or numbers less than 90/60.

Question 3

are chili good for hypotension?

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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

how can you control hypotension?

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Acute or chronic?: Acute, severe hypotension usually involves a critical illness, e.g. Overwhelming bacterial infection, massive heart attack, etc and requires treatment of underlying cause in icu, often IV fluids to support the circulation, and sometimes strong meds to constrict arteries and raise the pressure. Chronic low BP usually requires oral hydration, esp with electrolytes (e.g. Gatorade or coconut water).

Question 5

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 6

how do i know if i have hypotension?

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Symptoms: A low blocs pressre reading and symptoms like dizziness, light headedness, fatigue' low energy, decrease urination all can be associate with hypotension.

Question 7

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 8

is there risk associated with hypotension?

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Yes: Low blood pressure can result in dizziness or can cause someone to pass out. It also may cause decreased kidney function and other organ dysfunction due to reduced blood flow. People may also feel fatigued and washed out due to hypotension.

Question 9

what does it mean to have pre hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: "pre" anything is essentially nonsense - in this case, a way of getting people scared to  do the right thing in terms of salt, diet and weight.  Sorta like saying "your borderline" - its not an actual condition rather, a warning - code orange - not code red - but, bad enough to listen!

Question 10

how can i know when my hypotension is gone?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms/measure: Pts that experience hypotension especially orthostatic hypotesion, have distinct set of symptoms. They feel sweaty, nauseated, their vision blurrs, and sometimes may even faint. If you are not experiencing these symptoms then doubt your having significant hypotesion. A home blood pressure cuff can be helpful. Chk your BP lying , sitting , and standing.

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