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

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 3

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 4

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 5

can someone be born with hypotension?

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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 6

does hypotension affect male erections?

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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.

Question 7

are hypoglycemia and hypotension related?

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Hypotension: The symptoms of hypoglycemia and hypotension culd occasionally be confused. Patients with hypoglycemia might feel near fainting, sweats, tremors and food craving. Patient with hypotension might feel near fainting, but usually no sweats, or food craving, but might be thirsty.

Question 8

what is the cause of hypotension in surgery?

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Several things: Lots of things can cause  low blood pressure. If it is related to surgery, the first thing i would consider would be bleeding (bad to miss and easy to correct). The anesthetic agents themselves can lower blood pressure. If the patietn had a heart attack during surgery the blood pressure could be low. So the anesthesiologist must figure out which problem it is, as the treatment depends on the cause.

Question 9

why are headaches associated with hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Two things: There is a rare cause of headaches related to low pressure in the spinal fluid. It can occur spontaneously or follow a spinal tap. The headache is better lying down and the BP idsnormal. The hypotension is just in the spianl fluid. It is possible that if the BP is low on standing, (orthostatic hypotension) the body produces more adrenaline which could cause a headache. (also worse on standing.).

Question 10

what are nursing intervention for  hypotension ?

Accepted Answer

Hydrate.: Keep the head down or lie down.Hydrate.Wear support stockings. If on anti hypertensive medications, may need adjustments. Consult an md!

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