Q: what are the causes for high blood pressure to fluctuate randomly?

how much?: All bps normally fluctuate. BP meds can exaggerate this as they are absorbed and lower BP and wear off with release of BP control. Aging exaggerates it as blood vessel elasticity wanes. An extremely rare (1 in a million) tumor called pheochromocytoma can cause it -unlikely that you have that!

Q: does nyquil cause high blood pressure?

Maybe: If you are using NyQuil D that has psuedophedrine in it then it can cause transient elevation of BP while you are using it. Otherwise regular NyQuil should not cause elevated blood pressure.

Q: what causes high blood pressure spikes?

Diet: Hbp rises due to eating a diet full of salt and water. People with hbp have difficulty excreting excess salt and water. If a person with hbp eats a diet filled with salt (hamburgers or steaks) and fluids (excessive coke or beer), then they will see a spike in their blood pressure because they can't get ride of this extra salt and fluid normally. Not taking your meds will lead BP spikes as well.

Question 1

can impaired memory caused by high blood  pressure  be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : Possible but not often.  Key is to get BP under control & see what happens.

Question 2

what number of heart attacks are caused by high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Exact number unknown: High blood pressure is the leading cause of all heart disease, but exactly how many heart attacks are caused solely by high blood pressure is unknown. There are approximately 1.5 million heart attacks in the United States yearly, and it is estimated that high blood pressure is a significant factor in more than half of them.

Question 3

what're the symptoms of eye problems caused by high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Mostly few: High blood pressure of the ordinary elevation will not change anything that you might notice in your eyes.  If the blood pressure is staggeringly high - a diastolic over 160 for instance, the vision might fade.  Most of the changes related to elevated BP can be seen in the eye by your ophthalmologist.  A complication of too high pressure is strokes and these can cause many eye problems.

Question 4

could use your help docs! my creatine and bun is low in kidneys, may be caused by high blood pressure, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Kidney: When the kidneys are not functioning normally, the creatinine and BUN levels rise in the blood. They also can slowly rise a bit with aging. They are a rough indicator of the state of renal function.

Question 5

what is the names of the high blood pressure meds that are likely to cause ed in men?

Accepted Answer

Ed: Beta blocker ie Inderal (propranolol) atenolol Lopressor Coreg . Clonidine . Calcium channel are less prone but can cause ed . Stick to ace inhibitors and arbs.

Question 6

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering about 30% of population has HTN, it is fairly common. Smoking and/or any act that stresses the body or mind can drive BP up in someone wo already has HTN or is genetically "ripe" to develop  HTN

Question 7

what food causes high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Many: A better answer is what foods can reverse high blood pressure. This includes the dash diet:
fruits: 4-5 servings/day
vegetables: 4-5 servings/day
whole grains or fiber: 6-8 servings/day
dairy (low fat): 2-3 serving/day
meat (lean): 2 servings/day
lower dietary sodium intake
low fat (<6% of daily calories)
low cholesterol intake (<150 mg/day)
low sodium intake (<2.4 grams/day).

Question 8

what are the causes for high blood pressure to fluctuate randomly?

Accepted Answer

how much?: All bps normally fluctuate. BP meds can exaggerate this as they are absorbed and lower BP and wear off with release of BP control. Aging exaggerates it as blood vessel elasticity wanes. An extremely rare (1 in a million) tumor called pheochromocytoma can cause it -unlikely that you have that!

Question 9

does nyquil cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you are using NyQuil D that has psuedophedrine in it then it can cause transient elevation of BP while you are using it. Otherwise regular NyQuil should not cause elevated blood pressure.

Question 10

what causes high blood pressure spikes?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Hbp rises due to eating a diet full of salt and water.  People with hbp have difficulty excreting excess salt and water.  If a person with hbp eats a diet filled with salt (hamburgers or steaks) and fluids (excessive coke or beer), then they will see a spike in their blood pressure because they can't get ride of this extra salt and fluid  normally. Not taking your meds will lead BP spikes as well.

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