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A 44-year-old member asked:
what does it mean to have high blood pressure?
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Dr. Jonathan Leibowitzanswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
It means ur at risk : It means really just two things -
one - well, you knew this - the pressure in your blood vessels is 'high'
two - your at a high risk for heart attacks, stroke, kidney disease, vascular disease and i suppose death - or maybe after the above, a wish for death -
enjoy!
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Dr. Moez Khorsandianswered
Urology 27 years experience
Hypertension: Hi blood pressure is an elevation of the resistance of the blood vessels throughout the body. If the resistance increases, your heart and other organs have to work harder and thereby begin to negatively affect them over time if left untreated.
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it means that your arteries may be harder, putting more stress on all organs in your body (heart, brain are the more sensitive). it means you could have diabetes, kidney disease, eye problems, high cholesterol. It could mean you have metabolic conditions like high thyroid. see MD
Feb 18, 2012
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
Your BP: Is greater then 140/90....See your physician to avoid long term complications.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What exactly does it mean to have high blood pressure?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Raises Risk: Htn is a silent killer which raises your risk of heart, brain and kidney disease especially when combined with smoking, diabetes and high ldl. Htn is defined as an average BP > 140/90 as measure in the office. Goals of treatment depend on your other issues but 130/80 is a good number.
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Aurora, CO
A 53-year-old female asked:
I checked my blood pressure today and it was 133/95. Does that mean I have high blood pressure?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Donald Ninoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
High blood pressure: A reading over 140/90 on 3 different occasions is considered high blood pressure. Normal is 120/70. Pressure like yours should be monitored. Try to get enough rest and avoid salt. Try not to drink too much caffeine or alcohol. Get checked by your doctor if the pressure stays up for a real diagnosis.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
I have a high blood pressure does this mean I am diabetic or i just have high blood pressure?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
This does not: Mean you have diabetes as this is a separate & independent process.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Australia
A 33-year-old male asked:
If someone has a temper does that mean they have high blood pressure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
No.: But being angry can raise blood pressure while mad and if that happens a lot, can be harmful. People who are Type A personalities have higher risk from heart disease and some other conditions. So controlling anger, helps health, mood and relationships. Chill!
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Canal Winchester, OH
A 28-year-old female asked:
What does uncontrolled high blood pressure mean?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 57 years experience
Uncontrolled HBP: It means you are not on the right meds or you are eating too much salt so they do not work.
594 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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