Question 1

can i take l-glutathione if i am a gout regular sufferer and i also have hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Gluthathione: Yes , L  glutathione  is an antioxidant  made of amino acids ( proteins) has shown to improve gout recurrence and symptoms.
it terms of Blood pressure we have to see which meds are you taking that may glutathione may interfere with their action.

Question 2

symptoms of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Ususally none: Which is a huge part of the problem.  In extreme cases patients will often note headache.

Question 3

can hypertension be cured?

Accepted Answer

If its secondary: Hypertension can be primary or essential with treatment but no cure. Secondary HTN is caused by something like a tumor (adrenal adenoma) or renal artery stenosis (blocked blood suoly to kidney). These can be treated and effect a cure.

Question 4

how to manage hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension : This is a complex disease still not entirely scientifically understood but requires lifelong adherence to dietary salt restrictions;avoidance agents such as NSAID &amp; some other drugs;alcohol and compliance with prescription drugs in the absence of otherwise treatable causes of secondary hypertension

Question 5

why does hypertension occur?

Accepted Answer

Genes and time: The arteries (vessels that transport blood away from heart) are very elegant pipes lined with muscle and smooth tissue to allow blood to travel quickly where its neeeded and to stretch or pulse based on body needs.  As we get older, cholesterol deposits make them stiffer and less flexible increasing the pressure.  High dietary sodium, kidney disease, obesity can also increase the volume of blood.

Question 6

what is portal hypertension?

Accepted Answer

See below : Portal hypertension is a complication of cirrhosis. Scarring in the liver decreases venous blood flow from the intestinal veins through the liver to the heart. This leads to increased pressure in the intestinal veins. This can cause dilated veins in the esophagus (varices) which are prone to bleeding, an enlarged spleen, low platelets, and fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites).

Question 7

how is hypertension controlled?

Accepted Answer

Multiple therapies: First reversible causes like a pheochromocytoma or renal artery stenosis are excluded. Physicians then use multiple strategies to treat essential hypertension. Lifestyle modifications such as exercise and weight loss are great adjunctive strategies in addition to medical therapies (drugs). Stopping excessive alcohol use or smoking also help. Drugs are also used, either singly or in combination.

Question 8

how reversible is hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Not very : Usually it doesn't go away but if you're overweight and lose about 10% of your weight, you may see a significant drop in your bp. If you smoke or drink xs alcohol, changing these habits will also lower bp. For the majority though, once it diagnosed, it tends to require life long treatment for control.

Question 9

is hypertension a permanent thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes or no !!: If you have developed HTN due to obesity or bad food choices it can be reversible if it is genetic then less likely that it can be reversed.

Question 10

the fastest cure to hypertension is?

Accepted Answer

Generally no "cure": Unfortunately hypertension is generally not considered curable by western medicine. Some cases are reversible with diet changes (like the dash diet), exercise, weight loss & relaxation techniques like meditation. Nutritional supplements like magnesium, herbs like hawthorne & garlic, homeopathy, chelation therapy & acupuncture can also help. But sometimes even all of these may not result in a cure!

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