Question 1

is ultram for a few days contraindicated if you have benign intercranial hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Ultram itself is not contraindicated, however, pain is a sign that something maybe getting worse. i.e. the pressure is going up. If you have Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and the pain is increase you should see your neurologist and ophthalmologist.

Question 2

i had itp and the put me on tramadol 50 mg & on linsopril  20mg for high blood pressure how  will they effect platelets?my platelet count is 165

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't....: Your platelet count is now normal and low platelets is not listed as a side effect of either tramadol or lisinopril. You should continue to monitor your platelet count with your doctor however. Itp is an autoimmune condition, meaning your body makes antibodies against itself, in this case the platelets.  It is usually self-limited and resolves in 2 months in children, 6 months in adults.

Question 3

my father accidently had taken300mg of seroquel (quetiapine) and100mg of tramadol. he has heart problems, tripple by pass, and high blood pressure, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: Would call your doctor .He may recommend going to the er to be checked out.

Question 4

symptoms of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 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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I had itp and the put me on tramadol 50 mg & on linsopril 20mg for high blood pressure how will they effect platelets?my platelet count is 165

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