Question 1

how does high blood pressure decrease levels of testosterone in your body and limit your sex drive?

Accepted Answer

No: Hypertension does not affect your testosterone level, whether it can affect sex-drive is more speculative.

Question 2

how long does it take for high blood pressure to damage your body ?

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Depends how↑ ; long: Keep in mind the all non-invasive BP checks are only of a single heartbeat for systolic (top) ; a different heartbeat for diastolic (bottom) ; that the digital (oscillometric) BP meters only guess at BP ; are notoriously inaccurate compared to a hg meter ; an experienced, careful human. Desirable resting sbp is &lt;120 mmhg ; lower for best long term cv ; other organ system health.

Question 3

high blood pressure caused by underlying condition, body rejecting all medicines why?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Hypertension is a very common condition these days. The most common type is essential hypertension and if diet and meds are consistent should be under control. Some people are resistant to these measures for different reasons. If  taking multiple meds and still not under control might be time to see a  nephrologist or cardiologist.

Question 4

could you tell me how much effect on the body does altitude and high blood pressure have?

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Hypertension: Very  complicated question, simplest answer is lots. Look up altitude physiology if you want specific information.

Question 5

i have extremely high blood pressure  been on all kinds blood pressure meds after 2 weeks body gets allergic and have to stop taking  why?

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Side effects?: What do you mean by allergic?  If you are on amphetamine, it will likely be difficult if not impossible to control your blood pressure. Allergy to BP pills is very rare but side effects are common especially with the ace inhibitor type of med.  Talk to your doctor to see if there is a substitute for amphetamine. Regular exercise will help reduce your BP as would be weight reduction if applicable.

Question 6

i have endometriosis as well as high blood pressure since i was 16. im experiencing some abnormalties if you will with my body. please help?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: There is insufficient information in your message to ascertain the type of abnormalities you may be experiencing. It would be prudent to see a doctor, for more detailed history, physical examination and may be some tests. Your issues likely warrant long term care.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

high blood pressure is there test to locate why this is happening and hwere in body? 180/105 i weight 120 pounds nobody in family has this issues.

Accepted Answer

Secondary HTN: May be secondary hypertension, suggest seeking medical attention to perform quick screening and workup. Some times vascular problems of the kidney or endocrine abnormalities can lead to hypertension that may be easily curable.

Question 8

i have high blood pressure. i understand that i have to reduce salt. are there other food or veritable that i can be taking to reduce salt in the body?

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Potassium: Not all hbp patients are salt sensitive. If advised to decr salt, don't add salt to food before, during, after cooking. Read labels. No more than 2500mg sodium/day (4 gm salt, a tsp)-lots in prepared foods, condiments. Dash diet.Org-shown to work. High intake of veggies, fruits, grains, lean meat, low fat dairy, allows nuts, a little sweets. Hi in potassium, low in sodium; easy, tasty, healthy.

Question 9

i have a family history of high blood pressure and work out. now have high bp. am i hurting body?

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Yes: Whether you exercise or not high blood pressure is hurting your body. Weight loss overall will be effective to lower BP bit i would not reccomend vigorous physical activity until you have been evaluated by a physician.

Question 10

is it possible that being underweight, but having a high amount of body fat, could be a cause for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: There are many problems associated with elevation in body fat, including the risk for metabolic syndrome for which hypertension is part of the picture.  This story is evolving, but the inflammation, especially in visceral fat may be associated with all elements of that syndrome.  There are other reasons for hypertension not related to visceral or body fat, so discuss with a doctor your risks.

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High blood pressure caused by underlying condition, body rejecting all medicines why?

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Could you tell me how much effect on the body does altitude and high blood pressure have?

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I have extremely high blood pressure been on all kinds blood pressure meds after 2 weeks body gets allergic and have to stop taking why?

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I have endometriosis as well as high blood pressure since i was 16. im experiencing some abnormalties if you will with my body. please help?

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High blood pressure is there test to locate why this is happening and hwere in body? 180/105 i weight 120 pounds nobody in family has this issues.

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I have high blood pressure. i understand that i have to reduce salt. are there other food or veritable that i can be taking to reduce salt in the body?

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I have a family history of high blood pressure and work out. now have high bp. am i hurting body?

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Is it possible that being underweight, but having a high amount of body fat, could be a cause for high blood pressure?

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