A 43-year-old male asked:
do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?
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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
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Increase BP: "Nicotine, found in traditional and electronic cigarettes, has proven to constrict blood vessels, temporarily raise blood pressure and heart rate, and elevate glucose levels" See: https://uihc.org/health-topics/e-cigarettes-and-heart#:~:text=Nicotine%2C%20found%20in%20traditional%20and,rate%2C%20and%20elevate%20glucose%20levels.
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A member asked:
Can I take blood pressure pills while breastfeeding?
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Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: But this depends heavily on what medication you are taking. Post more info on the specifics and we can be more help if possible.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can pregnancy-induced hypertension have a negative effects on my baby?
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Yes: Depending on the severity it can lead to stunted growth, medically induced prematurity, etc.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can low blood sugar cause someone to become comatose?
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If low enough: Yes. The brain relies on glucose for fuel. If glucose is too low it can harm the brain in serious ways.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Is it possible for one to fake a high fasting blood sugar level?
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With fingersticks: If the hands and fingers aren't clean and dry, home blood sugar readings may be inaccurate. Sugar on the fingers could end up falsely elevating blood sugar. A concomitant venous sample in lab could demonstrate a discrepancy. Also, the meter may be inaccurate. Eating before a fasting blood sugar may raise the blood sugar in someone with diabetes because it would not be fasting anymore.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Can l-arginine lower blood pressure & if so what is recommended dosage?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewisanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Possibly beneficial: In some people. Arginine is converted to nitric oxide, which has a relaxing effect on blood vessels & can thus reduce blood pressure somewhat. No standardized dose has been recommended. Be advised that arginine can also trigger or worsen viral infections like herpes. Discuss this supplement with your doc before taking it.
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