Can hypertension cause? -

I have hypertension which has been controlled by taking HCTZ and Lisinopril but have been having frequent nosebleeds. I have a nosebleed almost everynight for the past week. Can hypertension be that cause?

Hydrochlorothiazide, a water pill, is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. Frequent urination should go away after you take hydrochlorothiazide for a few weeks. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: * muscle weakness * dizziness * cramps * thirst * stomach pain * nausea * vomiting * diarrhea * loss of appetite * headache * hair loss If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: * sore throat with fever * unusual bleeding or bruising * severe skin rash with peeling skin * difficulty breathing or swallowing Lisinopril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Lisinopril is also used to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Epistaxis is nose bleeding. Bleeding can range from a trickle to a strong flow, and the consequences can range from a minor annoyance to life-threatening hemorrhage. Swallowed blood is a gastric irritant, so patients also may describe vomiting blood.

Hypertension is one of the most common causes of nosebleeds in people over 35. To better control hypertension, you should of course avoid salt in all forms, especially from processed foods, and eat foods that reduce blood pressure (those high in potassium).

Yes, yes it can. Although there are other serious cardiac conditions that can cause nose bleeds. If this is new, you might tell your doctor. My step father knew he had high blood pressure and was being treated, but then a few years later started getting nose bleeds and he s had 4 heart attacks since and after years of stenting, they finally did bypass on him...