Question 1

does walking burn fats and sugars? also could does it help lower blood pressure if its a little high

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes to all of that -- walking is the best exercise for all ages.

Question 2

how to bring down blood pressure to normal level?

Accepted Answer

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 and enjoy the company of supportive people. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Exercise according to your doctor's recommendations regularly. If recommended use medications every day.

Question 3

i'm curious as to what can a sudden drop of blood pressure do?

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Sudden drop in BP: Causes dizziness, syncope/loss of consciousness, stroke and death.

Question 4

can a high inr level effect blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

No : Only if the inr is so high that there is spontaneous and severe bleeding in which case the BP tends to go down (rapidly).

Question 5

what are high blood pressure levels?

Accepted Answer

140/90 or greater: There are different categories of high blood pressure, but it is generally accepted that anything greater or equal to 140/90.  Importantly, only one of the numbers needs to be at this level.  Meaning if the top number is 140 or the bottom number is 90 this is considered high blood pressure.  But, this level needs to be reached a couple of times and not just occur at one office visit.

Question 6

could sudden drop in blood pressure cause hyperkalemia ?

Accepted Answer

Drop in BP: If a patient (p) has a drop in blood pressure due to an acute bleed or sepsis, for a period of time, the p can then develop acute renal failure (af). In af, the potassium (k), BUN and serum creatinine will rise and the carbon dioxide (c) will fall in the blood. The lack of excretion of k by the kidneys in af and the fall in c will cause the serum k to rise. This reverses when the af is over.

Question 7

if you have high blood pressure can you take halls drops ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Halls drops do not contain decongestants that can increase blood pressure.

Question 8

can someone with high blood pressure have a baby healthily?

Accepted Answer

Of course!: Although at higher risk for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, most pregnancies of hypertensive women result in healthy mother-baby pairs at nine months and normal deliveries. Consider 81 mg daily Aspirin preconceptionally (may start if up unitl 16 weeks, the earlier the better) to decrease your risk.

Question 9

what is dangerous blood pressure level for 75 yr. old woman?

Accepted Answer

Newest guidelines: suggest that 140/90 is the upper limit of normal.

Question 10

do any type of cough drop brands cause blood pressure to increase?

Accepted Answer

Decongestant: Any cough drop that advertises decongestant effects will likely raise blood pressure.

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