If excessive amoints of body fat lead to hypertension and similar problems, cant muscle mass do the same? -

one must understand that fat and muscle are two completely different substances that play equally diseperate roles in the human body. natural fat usually consists of triglycerides and cause problems when excessive amounts conglomerate along vessel walls, decreasing effective vessel diameter and thus increasing blood pressure. muscles consist mostly of proteins that dont block blood vessels - in fact a quot;muscle pumpquot; exists that uses voluntary skeletal muscle contractions to help force blood back up through the vessels in extremeties where blood pressure is greatly diminished. the only problem with excessive muscle mass (EXCESSIVE is the key word) is that if it is not constantly used, and thus is not required, the body naturally converts a fraction of it to fat, thus increasing body fat levels.

Essential hypertension has no known cause but seems correlated to body weight. It is know to occur in the obese AND in body builders. However, there is no indication that it is the cause of that hypertension. One theory is that the addition capillaries that are needed to supply blood to the additional tissue in both the obese and over muscular causes additional load on the heart, but that is a theory only and has never been proven. This is an area of speculation, only. HOWEVER, fit is better than fat at similar blood pressure levels. Given a choice, go for fit AND trim! There is a point of body fat percentage that is correlated to a longer life span. Go for that.

dude, fat is fat and muscle is muscle. You re probably not going to gain as much muscle as obese people are fat.

Cardio vascular problems coincide with being out of shape.

That s the spirit timmy!!! You don t want any of that nasty muscle to ruin your stellar body!!

Noooo.................... Hypertension is closely related to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries when fatty substances (ex: cholesterol )...bad fats AKA (Low density lipoprotein )LDL s build up in the arteries...with narrowed arteries....chances are, obviously you ll get hypertension! There is higher blood pressure because since the arteries are narrowed, the blood hits on the walls more... SO...Obesity and hypertension is closely related...all that fat is most likely from all those fatty stuff you ate and those fatty stuff can get into your arteries...narrowing it slowly causing you get a higher blood pressure. However, muscle mass has nothing to do with hypertension our the arteries...atherosclerosis is caused becauses of LDL (bad fats) clogging not the muscle mass...

All weight is definately not the same. The main thing is the hormones that excess fat tissue excreets into your body. Aside from this they re slow to absorb sugar from your blood (they are already full!!!!) They don t use alot of calories to survive, and all the extra weight reeks total HAVOC on your organs, namely your heart and pancrease, and to some extent your lungs. Muscle on the other hand, works very different. It consumes large amounts of energy to survive, quickly atrophies when not in use, and excretes VERY benefical hormones that are involved in endless cycles, the lactic acid cycle (the burn) which cause growth hormone. (That stuff that eats fat and build muscle). I DO HAVE TO NOTE however!!!! Manly large bodybuilders die of heart attacks, even though their colesterol and other readings may be exemplory. But one must also take into consideration steroids, AND the fact that a lack of protein in the diet causes the body to steal protein from the heart to feed other muscles after strenouse excercise (long term)

No, muscle mass is actually a booster for your metabolism and means that you are physically active. It is better to weigh too much if it is muscle than to be a couch potato.

I get severe shoulder to elbow pain and body pulses. Is this schlarderma? -

I also have pulmonary hypertension and wear a remoldulin pump transfusing 24/7.

It doesn t sound like sclerderma because usually with sclerderma, it affects the skin and some of the body organs. Are you seeing a rheumatologist? If not, ask your Dr to refer you to one and he can tell you if you have it or not. Good luck:))

It sounds like it could be. I remember my mother showing me pulsing muscles years ago and she has an extreme scleraderma condition. Roping muscles, hair loss, darkening and lightening of the skin, and extreme pain of the joints are also symptoms. It is also hereditary. I have an appointment on the 31st to confirm my mother passed it on to me. Please see a doctor, it can be quite debilitating.

A question about Hypertension? -

I went to the Doctor s yesterday and he said i have high blood pressure. Does anyone have any advice on steps I should take...aside from medication to lower my blood pressure? Thanks

Cardio exercise at least 3x weekly for 30 min or more. Reduce salt intake and the biggest factor, if you drink alcohol. Stop, I am willing to bet within weeks your blood pressure will decrease.

Sometimes some of your meds cause that, 5 doses of Albuterol gave me a BP of 195/99

You should also restrict your salt intake. Exercise moderately and get enough sleep. Make sure to ask your Doctor on your next visit.

If you fall into the prehypertension range (120–139/80–89), your doctor will likely recommend lifestyle modifications, including losing excess weight, exercising, limiting alcohol, cutting back on salt, quitting smoking, and following the DASH diet. You can read about the DASH diet here If your blood pressure is 160–179/100–109 mm Hg or higher, you and your doctor may need to try various combinations of medications to find what works best for you. You will also need to make aggressive lifestyle changes.

i am reading quot;the healty heart for dummiesquot; to get knowledge about heart and it functions.this book says high blood pressure is not good for you.i would encourge you to borrow this book from library and read it. this book talks about how to manage your blood pressure also. And guess what, today is heart day. Hope it helps.

generally depends on your family medical history but you can control it by diet and exercise.

What is the difference between calcium channel blockers and beta blockers? -

I ve heard on the news that they have been testing and found that calcium channel blockers and Ace inhibitors are best used to fight high blood pressure. I take a beta blocker Atenolol and HZT (Hydrchlorothiazide) for hypertension. Is this the same thing? Of course I will follow this up with my doctor next week but would like some laymen input.

Varies from case to case, Ace inhibitors are more on prescription list, However Calcium channel blockers are given as they prevent SVT (Speedy heart rate). Your case seems to be of CCF and uncontrollable blood pressure, wuth low working capacity of heart(EF). However your doctor is the best judge , he might omit Beta blocker if necessary. Nothing to worry, you are going to be alright.

a beta blocker slows the heart down but hctz is a water pill it does not affect the heart. Hctz gets rid of the extra water because water retention increases blood pressure because water causes pressure on the blood vessels. Calcium channel blockers prevents calcium ions from getting into cells particulary heart muscle cells.

Calcium channel blockers and Beta Blockers both work for hypertension, they just work a little differently. I have also heard that beta blockers aren t the most effective for very high blood pressure. Depending on the physician and the patient s specific needs, one may be considered preferential over the other. HCTZ is a mild diuretic and many times first line choice for high blood pressure. I think if your Atenolol/HCT is working for you, and you feel okay taking it (some people are fatigued on beta blockers), then you are fine continuing it. If not, a calcium channel blocker may work better. Let us know what the doc says. Hope this was somewhat helpful.

Could a dull, intermittant pain on the left side of my neck be a sign of an impending stroke? -

I am diabetic and have hypertension. Had a thalium stress recently that was apparently normal. What kind of test should I get to make sure my cartotid artery is not blocked?

You can probably get an ultrasound done to check out your carotids. This is what they used to check my mom s after she had a stroke. You definately need to get that checked out.

big words! but since no one else did ill try to answer.. do whatever ur doctor thinks u should do

Secondary to hypertension? -

i am making a nursing diagnoses, can i write there the problem, decreased cardiac output related to increased vascular resistance SECONDARY to hypertension? thnx

I would like to help, but the question is so loosely phrased that it doesn t really make sense. I m not criticizing you, but simply trying to let you know how impossible it is to formulate a guided answer. But here goes: (1) CO has an inverse relationship to TPR. So when CO goes down (typically upon going to sleep for instance, or periods of deep relaxation) then TPR rises. The converse is also true, in that when the body (or mind) is subject to stress -typically after a big heavy meal, or exercising on a treadmill- greater throughput of blood and thus higher CO, is called for, and TPR goes DOWN to facilitate flow, and minimizing the extent to which Mean Arterial Pressure has to rise. (The Mean Pressure Equation, Pm = CO x TPR) (2) Quite what you mean by quot;secondary to hypertensionquot; is unclear. The above mechanism (para.1) MUST go on and continue operate, both when quot;hypertensionquot; is present or in its absence. That is, whether or not the patient is hypertensive doesn t make any difference. The brain and nervous control systems still ensure that TPR increases with decreasing CO and vice versa. So one s not in any way quot;secondaryquot; to the other. They are independent of each other and complementary. which is why acute hypertension can be fatal. A patient can live with severe hypertension, and can carry on a normal relaxed life. Similarly, a person without hypertension can stand severe stresses. But when a hypertensive is subjected to transient excessive stresses, and the heart is CAPABLE of producing (L. ventricular) pressures to satisfy the body s demand for adequate CO under these conditions, THEN blood vessels rupture... Do feel free to make a further posting if you need more clarification.

What percentage of people have hypertension over 65? -

75% of UK adults over the age of 65 years are hypertensive. 75% of people aged 65+ have BP greater or equal to 140/90mmHg- this isn t always indicative for hypertension lowering therapy, unless they are in the at risk group and/or BP exceeds 160/100 mmHg.

How can I prevnet haveing a heart attack? -

I m ptetty young, 13, but I have found out that three of my great-grandparent and my grandpa have all died of a heart attack. My (dead) grandpa and all four of his sons (not encluding my dad, but I think he does but he won t get teasted) have hypertension (high blood pressure). This is all on my dads side...I m not really sure about my mom. I weigh 108 lbs and I am 5 for 2 in a half inches, so I m not at obese or any thing. Any help on how to prevent me dieing of a heart attack.

Heart disease runs on my husband s side of the family also. Basically you will more than likely inherit it but the extent is up to you. Don t ever start smoking that it the fastest way to clog up your arteries. Don t have greasy fried foods as a main staple in your diet either. I m not saying don t ever eat red meat or fried foods just keep them to a minimum. Watch your diet amp; excercise. My husband is only 36 and is starting to have a problem with his blood pressure. He s smokes about 1 1/2 packs a day and doesn t watch his diet or exercise. His brother who is 35 hasn t had any problems but doesn t smoke amp; watches his diet amp; is very active.

well I would think the very best thing to do is to drink your own urine its a proven fact that it help and if thats not working run 10 laps around your house everyday

all you have to do is get fit and stay that way having a and remember having a 6pack dosent mean your fit it means your skinny, being able to go do 150 situps and 75 pushups and being able to run a mile (not all at once) means your fit

a heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly obstructed or blocked in some way. you would know when it is coming because there is chest pain from the centre of the chest to the left arm and lower jaw, breathlessness, severe indijestion, faintness amp; giddyness, skin, lips and nail beds turn blue and u have a rapid amp; weak pulse. because of ur family history try not to go too much over 125lbs as a child. avoid as much fatty food as possible from now.TRUST ME!! u dont have to be old to get a heart attack.

try aspirin there suppose to work. I knew some one who was in the same situation and they take a few aspirin a day and every one in his family died of a heart attack years a go. But hey I ll trade you places What your worrying about is nothing comparing to what I m going through in life and what some of my friends are going through.

My uncle has hypertension, what should eat less of or more of? -

Eat less salt, saturated fats, and fried foods, more fruits and vegetables, antioxidants, and mono and polyunsaturated fats; all of these things are good for cardiac health and blood pressure

No fat No salt No sugar

Salt

Excellent information is available (free of charge) from your local chapter of the American Heart Association... check the white pages in your home town. In addition, try the link below for helpful NO FAD DIET information. Hypertensinon, high blood pressure, usually means staying away from sodium in your diet, staying the medication perscribed (if any) by your doctor and having your blood pressure monitored regularly. Encourage your uncle to follow these suggestions and avoid more serious health consequences!

Search for DASH diet, it has full info.

get rid of fatty foods and get fresh fruits and vegetables into his diet. high blood pressure is nothing to mess with.his doctor should have given meds for this with a proper diet plan

The dash diet was mentioned here, also look at these links to get some good free info href="rel="nofollow">href="rel="nofollow">href="rel="nofollow">AHF has a lot of tips as well. BTW, are you drinking plenty of water, especially in this hot weather?

No or low salt diet.

he should have his blood tested and the results will tell you what s causing a rise in his blood pressure. if the sodium is high -- then he should avoid foods/drinks that are high in sodium. foods that are quot;processedquot; or quot;preservedquot; are high in sodium. look at the labels, soda also contains sodium if his cholesterol is high -- then he should avoid foods that are high in saturated fat (animal fat), also look out for quot;trans fatquot; they are bad for the health. of course the best way is to avoid all of these altogether to be safe. you can never go wrong with fresh steamed vegetables. meat should be lean and broiled (no skin or fat).

pickles,pastries,salted biscuits,eggs,thinned food should be avoided.Aspirin,phenylbutazone,cortcoste... powder,and extra salt should also be avoided.in mild hyprtension,50 to 60g of proteins are sufficient.in severe hypertension,40g of proteins should be the limit.

Cholesterol and fat packed food. Also, go on low salt diet. Increase fiber intake, and water intake.

Can a MRI show excessive cerebral fluid ? -

I m starting to suspect I have intracranial hypertension but I really don t want to get a Spinal Tap, I m scared to death of needles but If I have to I WILL DO IT, after all it is for my health. But I was just wondering If there are other tests I can do to see If I have IH? Like an MRI?

uh, i think so. but you would have to ask your doctor. An MRI would be given to make sure you didn t have some other cause of increased cranial pressure, and...probably a spinal tap anyway to get cultures for meningitis sorry to say. Then if you have it, they will probably tap you anyway to relieve the pressure temporarily. Im not nearly an expert at this, so go to the doctor and tell him how you feel. good luck

I know that your scared. However, for health reasons, I recommend that you go forth with the Spinal Tap. Speak to your Doctor and ask him if there are any other ways to go about the problem. xx Happy Holidays xx

no only spinal tap this measures the amount of fluid on your brain and spinal cord if not being to nosy what are your symptoms usually people with extra fluid on brain have trouble with equilibrium headaches and nausea

What would be a best gift for a mother this christmas who just had a mild-hypertension-stroke ? -

Some nutritious foods that can help aid in lowering her BP even more. What about a fruit basket?

Hypertension and nose bleeds? -

My friend keeps getting them and I;ve urged her to go back to see her Gp. What can i say to explain why this is happening and what could happen if she doesn;t get seen by GP

Does she have a pre-existing diagnosis of hypertension? Even if she does the nose bleeds may well be coincidental. Most patients with nose bleeds don t have high blood pressure. I do agree either way that a simple check of her BP is still reasonable.

I suffer from High blood pressure and have had two heart attacks, if she was having bloody noses from high blood pressure, then she would be having other problems as well. Your BP has to be very very high in order for it to cause a bloody nose. We are talking heart attack range, unless she is having chest pain difficulty breathy and diaphoresis then most likely it is not the case. But we know so little about the human body so there is a chance that it may be the case so no matter what she needs to see a dr. there maybe something wrong even if its not her BP

Alternative names Bleeding from the nose; Epistaxis Definition A nosebleed is loss of blood from the tissue lining the nose. Bleeding most commonly occurs in one nostril only. Considerations Nosebleeds are very common. Most nosebleeds occur because of minor irritations or colds. They can be frightening for some patients, but are rarely life threatening. The nose contains many tiny blood vessels that bleed easily. Air moving through the nose can dry and irritate the membranes lining the inside of the nose, forming crusts. These crusts bleed when irritated by rubbing, picking, or blowing the nose. The lining of the nose is more likely to become dry and irritated from low humidity, allergies, colds, or sinusitis. Thus, nosebleeds occur more frequently in the winter when viruses are common and heated indoor air dries out the nostrils. A deviated septum, foreign object in the nose, or other nasal blockage can also cause a nosebleed. Most nosebleeds occur on the tip of the nasal septum, the tissue that separates the two sides of the nose. The septum contains many fragile, easily damaged blood vessels. This form of nosebleed is usually easy to stop. Less commonly, nosebleeds may occur higher on the septum or deeper in the nose. Such nosebleeds may be harder to control. Occasionally, nosebleeds may indicate other disorders such as bleeding disorders or high blood pressure. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (also called HHT or Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) may be evidenced by nosebleeds. This is a disorder involving a blood vessel growth similar to a birthmark in the back of the nose. Blood thinners such as Coumadin or aspirin may cause or worsen nosebleeds. Common Causes * Nose picking * Direct injury to nose, including a broken nose * Blowing the nose very hard * Very cold or very dry air * An object stuck in the nose * Allergic rhinitis * Repeated sneezing * Upper respiratory infection * Barotrauma * Chemical irritants * Taking large doses of aspirin or blood-thinning medicine * Nasal sprays * Surgery on the face or nose Repeated nosebleeds may be a symptom of another disease, such as high blood pressure, allergies, a bleeding disorder, or a tumor in the nose or sinuses. Home Care Sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are closed) for about 5-10 minutes. Lean forward to avoid swallowing the blood and breathe through your mouth. Wait at least 5 minutes before checking if the bleeding has stopped. Almost all nosebleeds can be controlled in this way if enough time is allowed for the bleeding to stop. It may help to apply cold compresses or ice across the bridge of the nose. DO NOT pack the inside of the nose with gauze. Lying down with a nosebleed is not recommended. You should avoid sniffing or blowing your nose for several hours after a nosebleed. Call your health care provider if Get emergency care if: * Bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes * Nose bleeding occurs after an injury to the head -- this may suggest a skull fracture and x-rays should be taken * Your nose may be broken (for example, it is misshapen after a blow or injury) Call your doctor if you or your child has repeated nosebleeds, particularly if they are becoming more frequent and are not associated with a cold or other minor irritation. What to expect at your health care provider s office The doctor will perform a physical examination. In some cases, you may be watched for signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock. The doctor will ask you questions about your nosebleeds, including: * Is there a lot of bleeding? * Do the nosebleeds stop quickly when you press on the nostrils? * Did they begin recently? * Do they occur frequently or repeatedly? * Does the bleeding always occur on one or both sides? * What other symptoms do you have? * Is there blood in the stools? * Are you vomiting blood? * Do you bruise or bleed easily? * Are there tiny red or purple spots on the skin ( petechiae)? * Are you taking blood thinners (Coumadin) or aspirin? Diagnostic tests that may be performed include: * Complete blood count * Nasal endoscopy (examination of the nose using a camera) * Partial thromboplastin time measurements * Prothrombin (PT) * X-rays of the skull Treatment is usually focused on the cause of the nose bleeds, and may include: * Closing the blood vessel using heat or silver nitrate sticks * Reducing the amount of blood thinners or stopping aspirin * Controlling blood pressure * Reducing a broken nose or removing a foreign body * Nasal packing You may be referred to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist to diagnose and treat the condition. Prevention A cooler house and a vaporizer, to return humidity to the air, help many people with frequent nosebleeds. Nasal saline spray and petroleum jelly ointment (such as Vasoline) can help prevent nosebleeds, especially during the winter months.

how old is your friend,she really must see the g.p she could end up having a stroke or anything.she may not end up dead but worse not able to walk or talk or do anything for herself.in the meantime you could encourage her to look after herself,rest eat good and stay chilled out ........but she really must go back and see her g.p

maybe the doctor needs to be changed and a heart doctor would be more appropriate---she probably won t go until she sneezes or blows her nose and it gushes blood that only a hospital can stop. yes, it is probably high blood pressure that ruptures the nasal membranes quite easily. A heart man is best for the pressure control. Heredity and diet are major factors.

it really depends on her age, but a visit to the practice nurse for a blood pressure check would do no harm

not relationship!

To be very frank I call it Blessing in disguise. In case of acute rise in hypertension the Little Area in the nose serves as a safety valve and Epistaxis occurs, hence preventing a damage to brain and heart. In some cases a bleeding hemorrhoid can be mandatory sign of Acute hypertensive crisis. Apply cold pack and report to an ER.

How do the kidneys affect blood pressure? -

I hear the people with kidney disease can get high blood pressure. How is this? Is it because of the renin hormone that regulates blood pressure gets affected causing hypertension?? :S

Usually it is the other way. Blood pressure increase the likelihood of kidney damage. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/p...

Grapefruit and Hypertension? -

Is there really a colleration/side effect in drinking fresh grapefruit juice and taking hypertension medication like Diovan?

You must avoid grapefruit juice when taking all statin drugs, this is true. But, Diovan is an Angiotensin II receptor blocker and Antihypertensive and there is no food drug interaction with these.

Dietary Considerations for Diovan - Avoid salt substitutes which contain potassium. May be taken with or without food. You can drink as much grapefruit juice as you want. You can t have grapefruit juice if you are on a statin agent to lower your cholesterol. Grapefruit juice may inhibit metabolism of the statin drugs via the enzyme CYP3A4. The statin will stay in your body longer, rising to harmful levels.

I have never heard of that with Diovan but statin drugs for high cholesterol are not to be taken with grapefruit. It should be on the label if that is a fact. But, I never heard of it.

Eating grapefruit or drinking the juice can greatly raise the level of many medications in your blood, especially including hypertension medications. That is why it is very important to avoid grapefruit when taking those medications. I wanted to add that other citrus fruits are just fine. They don t have grapefruit s effects. And doctors don t really know why grapefruit does that.

Gall stone with hypertension and Diabetes. Why? -

My uncle recently had a laproscopic removal of his gall bladder because of a stone. Pre operative he was diagnosis with Hypertension and DM and interestingly both disappeared postoperatively. Hypertension could be assigned to the body reaction to the acute inflammation but how come diabetes. Is it because of the obstruction caused by the stone cause back pressure of bile and hepatic dysfunction. I know hepatic dysfunction will cause raise in blood glucose but it that related to the insulin deficiency and associated gluconeogenolysis. What explains this type of presentation? And is there any extra precaution to take in the future ?

Types of Diabetes Type 1-Less than 10% of diabetics have this type of diabetes.. This type of Diabetes is caused by an insufficient amount of insulin. An abnormal autoimmune process damages the pancreas islet cells. Both milk protein and viral particles have been implicated in triggering antibodies that cause the autoimmune damage to the pancreas islet cells. The treatment consists of replacing the insulin by injections of various types of insulin. Type 2 – More than 90% of diabetics have this type of diabetes. Cellular resistance to insulin causes this type of Diabetes. The muscle, fat, and other body cells do not respond adequately to insulin. Heredity, obesity and inactivity are implicated in causing the resistance. Treatment consists of increasing the amount of insulin and/or decreasing the resistance in the body cells to insulin. Treatment includes diet, exercise and medications. http://www.lordsday.org/diabetes.htm

How to differentiate clinically between liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, acute liver failure ? -

and hepatic encephalopathy

portal hypertension, acute liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy and complications of liver cirrhosis. i ll have to explain the blood circulation on the liver to make it clear. our liver has 2 blood supply and 1 outlet. the outlet is the vena cava. if you have cirrhosis. the liver is less permeable to blood. which means the blood do not easily pass. if thats the case your pressure will increases because of the constant supply but decrease in outflow. causing portal hypertension. hepatic encephalopathy is caused by increase in ammonia. a product of our body s metabolism.which means waste. too much ammonia will be toxic to the brain. with the liver not functioning properly the body cannot metabolize ammonia. causing ammonia build up affecting our brain. causing swelling or encephalopathy. acute liver failure means malfunction of the liver. non functioning liver. thats very fatal.

Hepatic encephalopathy occurs because the liver cells are damaged and may have died off..therefore the liver cells are not able to do the functions they once did. The body uses protein all the time, the by product after the protein is used, is known as ammonia. The liver usually removes this ammonia and converts it into a non toxic form known as urea. The kidneys then filter this urea and it is removed from the body in our urine. What happens is that since the liver is now damaged, it isn t able to do this appropriately anymore... so the ammonia stays in the blood and builds up. The ammonia can go pass the blood brain barrier then and into the brain and cause mental problems... unclear thinking, confusion, sleep pattern changes, etc. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver cells. It has a number of different causes. If the cause of the inflammation is not stopped and the inflammation is not treated... it can lead to death of the liver cells and then scar tissue forming inside the liver itself. This scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver. This is known as liver Cirrhosis. Since the blood doesn t flow well through the liver, even though the cells of the liver try to regenerate...the cells continually die off which leads to having a liver transplant. There is a vein under the liver and that goes into the liver, know as the Portal Vein. This collects the blood from all the abdomen. Since the liver is damaged, the blood can no longer go through the liver appropriately. It backs up into the portal vein and this builds up pressure. That is why it is called Portal hyper (higher) tension. Now the blood has to go around the liver to get back to the heart. It backs up into smaller veins not used to handling this amount of blood. These lead to the spleen, esophagus, rectum, and belly button area. These vessels are weaker and can thin in places. If the thinning occurs, they can balloon outward and break open very easily and the patient could bleed internally or bleed out completely if they are not banded or treated. The spleen, because the blood backs up into it...can also enlarge like the liver has. When a person is diagnosed as having inflammation of the liver cells that leads to cirrhosis...they are considered in acute liver failure. The closer they get to where the cells are dying off in the liver, they are considered in liver failure (liver failure means that the liver is losing the ability to do the functions it once did). Complete liver failure is when the liver can no longer to any functions well enough to help the body in anyway and it won t be long till the patient will pass away. I hope this helps you to understand about the difference now.

You ask for differentiation. These are lab diagnoses although if the conditions are extreme there is jaundice, caput medusae and other signs and symptoms.

Few questions about high blood pressure (hypertension)? -

I have checked my blood pressure several times at pharmacy and it was in Pre-hypertension level. A couple of times it was normal. Had it checked in ER a couple of days ago and the bottom number was 97. They checked it again a couple of hours later and it was 97. Checked it today and it was pre-hypertension level. I was told to see doctor but I am thinking of getting bp kit and checking it myself. My questions are,....Does one have to have CONSTANT high bp to be diagnosed? Also at what level do they usually put someone on meds? And last but not least,...are the meds for hypertension expensive? hypertension runs in my family but don t want to worry my family with telling them as I recently found out I was hypoglycemic and they are worried about that already. I know that if someone has diabetes they like for their bp to be lower. But is that the same for hypoglycemia also? Any help is much appreciated. I have read up in the net and can t find the answers to these questions.

a lower ( diastolic) BP of 97 is fairly high and i would expect them to put you on meds for anything consistently over 90. They will want to do more tests, eg lying and standing BP, and ECG of your heart, assess lifestyle etc- there may be other ways they can get your BP down without meds( eg stop smoking , take more exercise, lose weight, reduce stress if any of those are a factor) Since they checked it more than once at the ER, they could hve been checking to see if it was white coat syndrome ie the very fact of getting your BP taken can put it up- fraid i can t help you with prices, will depend where you live and your health plan

To be diagnosed as having hypertension, you need to have several high readings at several different readings done by a health professional. Those machines are not reliable, and the same is true for those home blood pressure kits. The price for hypertension drugs vary. The beta blockers and thiazide diuretics tend to be cheaper than the calcium channel blockers and the ACE Inhibitors/Angiotensin Receptor blockers.

If your bp stays high and never goes down (even at rest) you have hypertension. If it s over 140/90 you will need meds. Meds for hypertension can range anything from 20 to 100 bucks. It all depends on what you get. I m on sular and atenol (for the rapid heart beating the sular causes) and the sular was free, while the atenol was like 30 bucks for 90 days.

i have hypertention and the way i found out i did not know i had it but i was feeling like i was going to pass out and my aunt was a nurse and she checked me out and my bp was way up both # s and she called the doctor and he put me on a low dose of meds and i keep a check on my bp with my own machine so it is a good ideal to buy one and check it 3 times a day and yes if u don t have insurance of some kind meds r very exspendive i take 2 kinds everyday and 1 is 500.00 and the other is 300.00 so buy a bp machine or go to the doc.quick

Hypertension (high blood pressure) would result from a/an:? -

a) decreased cardiac output b) decreased secretion of thyroxin c) increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone d) dilation of arterioles

One of the most important roles of ADH is to regulate the body s retention of water; it is released when the body is dehydrated and causes the kidneys to conserve water, thus concentrating the urine, and reducing urine volume. In high concentrations, it also raises blood pressure by inducing moderate vasoconstriction. AVP-Vasopressin increases peripheral vascular resistance and thus increases arterial blood pressure. Hence the answer is (C).

Decreased cardiac output, decreased thyroxin and dilation of arterioles will lower the blood pressure. The answer is increased secretion of antidiuretic hormones as you will retain more water thus increasing the blood presure

i have devlope diabetic and hypertention i am 36 years old male let me now about treatment

What I should I do to eliminate hypertension? -

I donate at the local plasma center and my nurse keeps telling me I have mild hypertension and I m in the 140 s when I should be in the 120s. I don t know what I m doing wrong. My diet isn t too bad. I rarely ever eat any junk food. The only thing I really do is drink soda everyday so that might have something to do with why I have hypertension but I m not completely sure. She told me to exercise, even go for a walk a few times a week. I was wondering what I could do to get my hypertension level down.

Or you might just be nervous giving blood? One reading doesn t hypertension make? Smoking and High Blood Pressure: Kick the Habit -- for Your Heart Did you know that people who smoke are more likely to develop hypertension and heart disease? Blood Pressure and Exercise: A Little Lowers a Lot You don t need to hike miles or work up a daily sweat to lower blood pressure with exercise. The DASH Diet and Hypertension One of the simplest and most effective ways to lower blood pressure is to eat a healthy diet and reduce salt Handling Hypertension and Stress Left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including coronary artery disease and high blood pressure.

She told you to exercise, and you still don t? If that s too much for you to handle, I don t know if you re going to commit to even more drastic changes. But here it goes: Exercise at least 3 times a week. Eliminate soda. Have your cholesterol level checked. It is probably elevated. Eliminate cholesterol-rich food. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Stop smoking if you smoke. Eliminate salt from your diet. Start cooking salt-fee at home, or use minimal amounts of salt. You will have to give up eating at cafeterias and restaurants cause they all use too much salt.

Fast food is very salty .Salt gives you hypertension

Jogging will do it.

What does a person with hypertension take if they cant tolerate water pills? -

Try an Ace Inhibitor type medication or ARB type. A lot of people take Altace (ramipril) which is an ace ihibitor. I like Atacand which is an ARB type. It s the same thing which less chance of allergic reactions. Get some free samples. ARB s are more expensive, but you don t get the side effect of coughing that an ACE medication sometimes gives.

Diuretics - water pills are used in fluid reduction for weight loss. You high blood pressure condition is making that method impossible. Sorry to say, you have to do it the old fashioned way - diet and exercise. - Stuart

For more natural remedies for hypertension, take a look at Atkins book - quot;Vita-Nutrient Solutionquot; - you can get it used off of Amazon for about nothing. In the back of the book it lists a series of disorders which he treated with supplements in his practice. His idea behind the book was to get people off these miserable prescription drugs with their awful side effects.

there are lots of other blood pressure medicines than diuretics.

Is the DASH diet only for people with hypertension or can people who dont have it do it too? -

Anybody can do it. But it is especially for people with hypertension. I just took a nutrition class and we had this discussion.

Why do you need to go on a diet. Ask yourself a different question. How can i be happy with the person i am?

My grandfather just stopped his peritoneal dialysis. How long does he have to live? -

He is 83 yrs old w/ a history of congestive heart failure, hypertension and renal failure. He has been on peritoneal dialysis for 4 years. Yesterday he met w/ the Dr. and decided to stop dialysis and seek Hospice. Does anyone know about how long he will live? Thanks.

Most of my patients decide to go on hospice because of a secondary condition, like heart failure or infection. This secondary condition has worsened their overall condition significantly. When this is the case, the patient can die as quickly as 1 day after quitting dialysis, but I ve seen it take as long as 2 weeks. However, I ve had people quit who were simply tired of dialysis. When they really aren t in too bad of shape then it tends to take longer, ranging from 1 week to even a couple months. The main predictor of mortality in dialysis patients is serum albumin. Check what his last level was. If it was too much below the appropriate range then he will die much sooner.

if it doenst then type it in and ask you Q their to medical staff ok! Sorry! bout your grandfather Spend as much time as you can with him regardless dear and tel him you love him over and over.......! prayers 4 -u all!

That depends on your grandfather s will to live, his health, and heaven knows how many other factors. Could be days, weeks, who knows? My mother was told she had six months to live... That was ten years ago. So truly, one never knows... But, even so... I agree with the first answer... See him as soon and as often as possible.

I don t think anyone can predict with any certainty. But his last adventure is likely to be measured in days, rather than months. Go see him now.

Transplant mom nailed it - it could be hours, perhaps days, but probably not many.....go see him NOW...do not wait, tell him what he meant to you, talk about your good memories...and make him smile. Say your goodbyes.

Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension due to CREST Scleroderma? -

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has or knows someone that has Pulmonary Hypertension due to CREST Scleroderma? My Mom has just been diagnosed with it, and she is currently on Revatio (20mg 3X s a day), and she said that she doesn t really feel any different, she has been on it for about 6 months. Is there any other medicines out there that other people have tried and have they worked for you? Please let me know by replying back to the message, and is there any forums or chatgroups that anyone might know about to talk with people that have this disease? Thanks everyone.

okay well i know of one forum that is extremely helpful... www.roadback.org click on the community tab and then go to bulletin board. the website has to do with ap treatment and people recovering from diseases like ra and scleroderma through this treatment. i can atest to that(i have systemic scleroderma and have done very well on ap) poke around a bit and see if it might be something your mom would consider.

try here

Is there any homeopathic treatment for high blood pressure? -

I have no insurance and can t afford the crazy money pit of doctors and perscriptions anymore. there must be a way for me to manage my hypertension and anxiety myself.

you can always go natural. like eating raw garlic.

I ll give you very natural way. reduce reduce reduce sodium intake.. salt, pop. are the most foods containing sodium. sweat as much as you can! but remember to replace the water lost. but if you are just treating hypertension as a first candidate causing your blood pressure, then you can take Magnesium pills. they have no side effects. it s just a supplement to your body. you can also get the Megnesium through eating fish. but proper doses of magnesium are very helpful.. high doses can cause diarrhia so be aware.

try to loss weight with the daily regular exercise dont consume the food wich contain large amount of salt eat fruit which can help u dont go on u r favorate fruit and best off luck to maint u r health

Lose weight and exercise and reduce your sodium intake.

What is reactive hypertension? -

It usually anxiety caused by a stressful situation. How you as an individual react to any situation is a reactive response and how your blood pressure can be effected by the reaction.

I have this reactive hypertension, also have white coat hypertension . my Bp can go up to 180/ 80 when the doctor measures it . I am also who gets anxious easily . Report Abuse

blood pressure that rises due to a situation. some people s pressue goes up in a doctor s office, other s in the presence of hostility, etc.

reactive blood pressure can be dangerous to be under stress, get angry, feel emotions to an extreme, being unhealthy too, under those conditions

Workout programs for hypertension? -

An hour of aerobic activity per day should help a lot. Walking is fine.

I get really itchy hands and feet, it drives me mad, I suffer with arrythmia and hypertension and IBS also? -

I have been to the GP several times and he just prescribes anti histamines, anyone have any idea what this could be?

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could be chilblains. look it up and see if the symptoms match...

Have you had your thyroid tested, that can cause intense itching especially at night, the skin can also dry out and crack and peel. That could also explain you arrythmia and hypertension. Do you get sore throat and dry eyes? Worth a try, as histamines wouldn t work well if it was T4 problems

mercury fillings or root canals or cavitations or any of the 3 or all of the 3.

Can the heart or part of it burst due to ventricular hypertophy? -

The above is assuming the person suffering from it has hypertension. Also, what other complications can ventricular hypertophy cause?

Ventricular hypertrophy is thickening of the muscle of the left ventricle due to hypertension. The ventricle must work harder than normal to pump the blood at the higher pressure. As is the case with other muscles, the harder it works, the thicker it gets. So, the ventricular wall will not rupture because of hypertrophy. Ventricular rupture can occur after an extensive myocardial infarction in which the muscle becomes scarred, weakened and thinned. It can then balloon out in what is called a ventricular aneurysm which can rupture.

It can burst as the wall has become weakened due to an aneurysm most likely. Hypertrophy comes from the muscle working too hard. Most likely from damage to part of the heart from a heart attack. LVH can cause blood to back up into the lungs due to congestive heart failure.

How can hypertension effect my vision? -

Hypertension, if severe, can cause sudden visual loss, visual field deficits such as blurred vision, visual disturbances such as seeing spots of light or black spots, amp; visual loss usually in one eye at a time(monocular) that may be permanent or transient (come amp; go). The physical effects can include vasospasm(vessel constriction) of the retinal arterioles(small arteries), sclerosis(hardening) of the retinal arterioles(small arteries to the retina), splinter hemorrhages, focal infarcts(tissue death) of nerve fibers resulting in cotton wool spots, and leakage of fats amp; fluids into the macula.

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Hypertension can affect blood flow because the resistance to blood flow through the arteries is increased. The affects all arteries which can include those that go to the eye. Any compromise in blood flow to that area could potentially affect your vision.

Very much so. You can get blurry vision. Also Hypertension is the most common cause of an occlusion of the main retinal vein.

Why do people take for granted water and dont drink it as much when others need it? -

I notice people are so obsessed with coke and all this other sh**less drinks that are bad for you. We don t drink as much water, don t realise that water is medicine. I was a reading a book called quot;Your Body s Many Cries for Waterquot;. Now I appriciate water but I notice other don t which is sad because we have the resource when others don t. FROM the book: As a result of extensive research into the role of water in the body, the author, a medical doctor, believes that he has found chronic dehydration to be the cause of many conditions including asthma, allergies, arthritis, angina, migraine headaches, hypertension, raised cholesterol, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, depression, and diabetes in the elderly.

Let me tell you, I read this book too, something like 2 years ago, and since than I accustomed myself to drink at least 2 liters of water per day, and sometimes even more. I hear many times people complaining they are thirsty, and then begin searching for a coke or other artificial drinks. People exchange water by tea, coffee and other drinks.. Most of them don t know that coffee dehydrates the body, taking away calcium and body liquids. Others artificial drinks are so unnatural, containing food colors and other chemical materials, that damage the human body. Our body lacks water, and people think they will complete its shortcome by all those quot;poisonedquot; cokes and sprites. Terrible, what can I say.

Im sorry to break the news to you guys but, We live in the modern world. We have faster and better ways to clean undrinkable water now. We cant run out. All that running out of water mess was like, 14 years ago. But to answer your question. Soda tastes better than regular drinking water. some people like water, some people like pepsi. we do have more soda lovers, cuz it taste better.

In the future, wars will be fought over water, and I guess this is true to some extent today. People in wealthy society like the US take a lot of things for granted, water being one of them. It s good that you know about this. Spread the word!

People don t realise what s the best for them.They depend only upon their taste and just to show that they are quite mordenized. People will not realise it until they are dying for water. They think these drinks are more cheaper than a bottle of water but they don t think about the amount of water they are wasting without any cost.

Well, these people will pay the price with their health. Water is like oil for an engine-it can run low but it damages the motor over time.

well i know people who prefer to buy coke, soft drinks etc because they say that its cheaper than bottled water. and some people dont drink it out of the tap if they live in metro areas where the water is treated coz they dont like the metallic taste from the chemicals. i personally think those are stupid reasons. just pay the extra $1 for bottled water if you have to

I guess people don t realize what they have until it s gone.

I have hypertension 150/95 with drugs is it dagerous? I am 45 yrs.? -

I would like to hear from doctors as well as other people who have hyper tension. Thank you.

Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (≥ 140 mm Hg), diastolic BP (≥ 90 mm Hg), or both. Hypertension with no known cause (primary; formerly, essential hypertension) is most common; hypertension with an identified cause (secondary hypertension) is usually due to a renal disorder. Usually, no symptoms develop unless hypertension is severe or long-standing. Diagnosis is by sphygmomanometry. Tests may be done to determine cause, assess damage, and identify other cardiovascular risk factors. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and drugs, including diuretics, β-blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and Ca channel blockers. (1) Albuminuria. Get your urine micro-albumin test done atleast twice a year. (Target: Below 30). (2) Blood pressure. Get your blood pressure checked every visit. (Target: Below 130/80 mm Hg) (3) Cholesterol Get your LDL (bad cholesterol) levels checked at least once a year. (Target: Below 100 mg/dL). Triglycerides. (Target: Less than 150 mg/dL) Serum Cholesterol (Target: Less than 200 mg/dL) HDL (good cholesterol) (Target: More than 50) Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet. This kind of diet includes Cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish (not canned in oil), vegetables, poultry, egg whites, and polyunsaturated oils and margarines (corn, safflower, canola, and soybean oils). Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, lard, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods. (4) Eat more fruits amp; vegetables. (5) Check your heart every 6 months and consult a cardiologist. (6) Eye exam. Get your eyes examined regularly, get checked at least once a year. (7) Reduce salt intake (sodium) (8) Avoid tobacco smoking. (9) Reduce or avoid social alcohol drinking. (10) Obesity - In obese subjects, losing a kilogram of mass generally reduces blood pressure by 2 mmHg. The abdominal circumference should not exceed 100 cms. (11) Avoid stress. (12) Control Diabetes mellitus (13) Avoid occupational, aircraft and roadway noise exposure. (14) Health life style. Exercise regularly amp; stay healthy. (15) Identify special medical needs. Voice your health concerns to your doctor . Follow your doctor’s advice. Please see the web pages for more dets on Hypertension and Hypertensive heart disease.

Should be 110/70 better go to outpatient, they will just give you another pill and watch you for a few minutes. Good luck

How does hypertension cause avascular necrosis? -

It doesn t.

Hypertension medication? -

what are current medication to treat hypertension

I have had hyper tension for many years. The medication I use is called Ziac. The strength is 2.5/6.25 mg.

I got Hypertension during pregnency due to which i lost by baby is it because i had TB which wast diagonised -

Twice i lost my pregnency because of hypertension. but now i came to know i had TB, is it because of TB i got Hypertension during pregnency. can i deliver a live baby now after my disease is cured. please help me out

Tuberculosis does not affect the vascular system, so it could not cause hypertension.

do you really expect that we are doctor s? that is who you should be asking.

Sue Sue Sue their pants off!!! It won t ease the pain but it will serve justice! also remember that It just wasn t meant to be at that time. I am very sorry for your loss. May God be with you and yours dear one. Jennifer, a survivor

Well nice questions. I dont understand as to what you might mean by quot;lost my babyquot;? Does it mean that you lost your baby during pregnancy or did you lose him/her soon after birth? Anyways, I would assume that you meant pregancy loss. Well in that case, TB would be very unlikely cause and hypertension during pregnancy a very likely cause. TB could affect genito-urinary tract and can result in chronic disorders, some of which may lead to infertility. So it is also important for us to know that you had TB of what? TB could be of lungs, Gastro-intestinal tract and so many systems. However, TB could not cause hypertension. Wat it can cause is hypotension (Decreased blood pressure). Hypotension is caused by TB affecting adrenal glands and resultant chronic adrenal insufficiency. So there is some data missing in your question. But a general comment wud be that u lost ur baby to hypertension during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia). Well, now last part of ur question. You can deliver live baby and all you need is close monitoring as far as pre-eclampsia is concerned. However, there is another concern. Since you have said that you have been diagnosed with TB, you would be probably put on Anti-tuberculous drugs for a period ranging from 6 months to 12 months. During treatment period, it is advised not to get pregnant as some anti-TB drugs are harmful to fetus both during intra-uterine life and also during breast feeding. But TB is curable, and once you are through it, pregnancy should not be a problem UNLESS AND UNTIL only pre-eclampsia is a problem. (Meaning that there might be a still other un-diagnosed factor responsible for ur pregnancy loss).

TB affects your respiratory system. In pregnancy your blood volume doubles, and you blood pressure as a result will increase. You may be someone who s system can not compensate very well with the increased blood pressure. I think you would be able to carry a child to term, but you have to monitor you Blood pressure, and you should be followed by a hypertension specialist or cardiologist, or at least your family doctor, also you may want to see a high-risk pregnancy specialist who could better tell what you can do to help carry a baby to term. If you have active TB and are undergoing treatment, I would suggest waiting until you are finished with course of treatment which I believe is about 6-9months and then try having a child. But no matter what, you should take your concerns to a qualified health care professional and ask questions so you fully understand TB, Hypertension, and the effects of these diseases and treatments on your ability to carry a child to term.

hypertension during pregnancy is dangerous both to you and your baby. TB has nothing to do with it. this condition is called pre-eclampsia. i m sorry to say this but you will always have a risky pregnancy because of the condition. it doesn t mean that you can t get pregnant again, only that you will have to be closely monitored whenever you become pregnant so that the condition will be controlled. Pre-eclampsia can develop into eclampsia (marked by convulsions) if not monitored. try reading up on eclampsia on the internet or find books about it to give you more information. try the sites below. there are plenty of other sites about pre-eclampsia. Hope everything turns out well for you.

What are the possible adverse health effects of excess muscle mass? -

I seem to be a freak of nature - I m 6 1quot;, weigh 320 pounds, but my body fat is probably 17-18% - I have decent muscle tone on my stomach - no six pack, but no real love handles either. I work out twice a week, and I have no problem going on strenuous day hikes. My chest is 52 inches, my waist is 45 inches, and my hips are 50 inches - fairly well-porportioned. I have never used steroids. I run into a number of people who tell me to get my weight down, and I suspect there must be even more who d like to say it. Medical opinion seems to be split - some say it doesn t matter, some say the large bulk can cause the heart to work harder, but I have yet to find an actual scientific study. I do have hypertension, but I keep it well under control with medication. Can anyone provide any actual evidence on what s the real deal, and if it s bad, how do I actually go about lose large amounts of muscle mass, without harming myself?

I don t think anyone knows. To some degree we are all biology experiments with a sample size of one. Is large size a problem? or the symptom of an underlying problem? As genetics advances and we understand the interactions of lifestyle, environment, and each individual s genome more clearly, we may find the answers. I ve never heard anyone say that muscle mass in and of itself is an issue, only the chemical shortcuts and extremes in diet used to get there. For right now, It sounds like you re reasonably healthy, and your body fat is within healthy parameters. Working out only twice a week isn t very much, so you might improve there, but I wouldn t pass any judgements based on weight alone.