What can cause sudden high blood pressure and tachycardia?

Posted May 26th, 2009

mom asked: My husbands blood pressure is suddenly (in the past 2 hours) high and his heart rate has more than doubled his normal. It’s about 120 bpm Instead of his normal 55bpm. And he is having shortness of breath. He boss wont let him leave, but I think it may be something that may [...]

What is the best natural cure for HIgh Blood Pressure? Any known suggestions?

Posted May 25th, 2009

nsheppa asked: Ihave a family member who has been taking prescription meds to for HBP (high blood pressure) they have only given her other problems like headachs, nausea, etc. She has even asked the dr to prescribe the lowest form which still makes her vomit, low energy and constipation. Does anyone know of any Vitamins, [...]

I suffer from High blood pressure and high cholesterol what would be a good and safe workout?

Posted May 22nd, 2009

leon00762 asked: I suffer from High blood pressure and high cholesterol what would be a good and safe workout in regards to weight machines and cardio machines. What should i push my heart rate too if my resting heart rate is 89 bpm. What percentage of my max should i lift?Pfeffer

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How to effectively reduce high blood pressure?

Posted May 22nd, 2009

Kehinde T asked: Please how can I effectively reduce high blood pressure within the next couple of weeks. My current BP is 140/90 and need to get it within the normal range in the next 5 weeks. I have started exercising vigourously( tae bo in the morning, brisk walking in the evening), eating right, started [...]

What are the causes of high blood pressure?

Posted May 22nd, 2009

?SA-Spurs? asked: Can birth control be one?
I am 22 and today I had a doctor’s visit. I had my blood pressure high today and the doctor wants to check my blood pressure five times before he can diagnose it. I asked him if my overweight can be a cause of it and he said probably [...]

What can cause a person to swing from abnormally high blood pressure to abnormally low blood pressure?

Posted May 19th, 2009

The ***** Truth asked: The person in question is female, small in stature, and 78 years old with no known conditions other than osteoporosis. Recently she has been experiencing attacks of alternating hypertension and hypotension, and her doctor doesn’t have a clue, although he has confirmed that she has not yet had a stroke.
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What can result from excercising with high blood pressure?

Posted May 10th, 2009

Cleetus asked: A year ago i was working out for 1 1/2 hours and running 3 miles a day at a maximum pace. I suffered a back injury, and havent worked out for about 10 months really. I gained about 30lbs, and my blood pressure has gone up a lot. I want [...]

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

Posted May 9th, 2009

YANCYISFANCY asked: I am trouble finding the answer to this, I am getting mixed answers.What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?
A. Obesity
B. High Sodium Intake
C. Insufficient Calcium Intake
D. Insufficient Potassium Intake
I think it is A, but I need a reassurance. Thanks for the help!Carlos Rodarte

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Is it possible to cure ancestral high blood pressure completely?

Posted May 8th, 2009

Rijihs asked: My father-in-law has ancestral high blood pressure. Also his heart is not healthy, so sometimes it affects the blood pressure to get higher either. Now when something happens or if his blood pressure gets higher he has to take really powerful medicine, which is not good for his other bodies. Even sometimes when [...]

What is considered high blood pressure for a 19 year old?

Posted May 7th, 2009

Nick asked: When I was at school, my university doctor diagnosed me with high blood pressure. I took medication (Atenol sp?) for a while before running out and summer vacation starting. I saw my family doctor at home now 3 months into summer vacation, and he said my blood pressure is fine.
I recently [...]