Question 1

i'm currently 31 weeks pregnant and have gestational hypertension and for the past 3 days my blood pressure has been spiking above 90 for diastolic reading and today i'm really not feeling well, i have a headache, feel all blocked up and feel dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Go to Emergency Rm: You should go to your hospital "Emergency Obstetrical Unit" ASAP or to an Emergency Department tha  has an obstetrical team of doctors today.

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

is there a correlation between portal hypertension and high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Portal HTN is in liver from cirrhosis and other liver abnormality
systemic HTN is mostly hereditary and treatments ate different

Question 5

how can  hypertension/high blood pressure cause bradycardia?

Accepted Answer

Several mechanisms : Hypertension (HTN) can resulting in ischemia and abnormality of the conduction system of the heart which may slow heart rate. 

After a head injury HTN and a slow heart rate are signs that there may be increase in intra-cranial pressure. 

There is also a phenomena where correcting a slow heart rate might resolve HTN see link below.  

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7457024
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Question 6

renal hypertension is different from regular high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Specifies cause: The kidneys are integral to the control of blood pressure. This is why kidney (renal) diseases involving the kidneys themselves or the blood vessels feeding the kidneys can cause hypertension. When your doctor identifies the kidneys as the culprit, he may refer to it as renal hypertension. There are many other causes of high blood pressure, & optimal treatment may depend on the cause.  See your md.

Question 7

what to do if i read that hypertension/high blood pressure can be a cause of bradycardia. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Several Reasons: Hypertension (HTN) can resulting in ischemia and abnormality of the conduction system of the heart which may slow heart rate. 

After a head injury HTN and a slow heart rate are signs that there may be increase in brain pressure.  

There is also a phenomena where correcting a slow heart rate might resolve HTN see link below

http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/7457024.

Question 8

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 9

i have p a hypertension 
i'm taking orentitram along suppose to take adempas with it three time day 
is this the med that i've got to deal with for how long will it get better in time and what causes the high blood pressure in the lungs how does it start

Accepted Answer

The cause of: idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension is unknown. Not sure if this is your diagnosis or if you have pulmonary hypertension due to heart or other lung disease or chronic blood clots. Narrowing and/or destruction of your small lung arteries raises pressure impairing blood flow through the lungs. The meds you are taking are typical. It will not improve with time. Work closely with your doctors:)

Question 10

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).

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

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Is there a correlation between portal hypertension and high blood pressure?

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Renal hypertension is different from regular high blood pressure?

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

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I have p a hypertension i'm taking orentitram along suppose to take adempas with it three time day is this the med that i've got to deal with for how long will it get better in time and what causes the high blood pressure in the lungs how does it start

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