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Yes, Mercury toxicity (such as from amalgam fillings) can cause hypertension, tachycardia, peripheral neuropathy, kidney damage, brain damage, etc., etc. Why aren't doctors checking for this?

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What antiseptics may cause toxicity?

Systemic toxicity may result from ingestion of iodine containing compounds or mercury compounds.


Nursing responsibility on giving dopamine?

There are no listed nursing consideration on the drug dopamine. However, it is important to note that the medication may cause nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, hypertension, and headache.


Who treats tachycardia?

The drug class most often assoicated with rises in blood pressure and pulse rate is the stimulant category. Drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine induce both hypertension and tachycardia. Medications such as ephedrine containing compounds, phenylephrine containing compounds, amphetamines, methylphenidate (Ritalin and many types), modafinil (Provigil) and many others will induce hypertension and tachycardia, as well. Of course, there are other drugs and medications, besides stimulants, which can cause these effects too.


Does Nifedipine cause tachycardia?

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Can silver fillings in your teeth cause brain damage?

No, the level of mercury in them does not exceed the body's metal toxicity threshold which the level is not high enough to cause brain damage


Why does stress cause tachycardia?

Stress triggers the release of adrenaline, which in turn can increase your heart rate, cause abnormal heart rythms and tachycardia.


What is primary hypertension?

Hypertension without a known cause is called primary or essential hypertension.


Can pneumonia cause tachycardia?

Pneumonia, as any other infectious process in your body, can cause tachycardia. Sometimes, patients with pneumonia also become dehydrated due to lack of fluid intake. This also can lead to tachycardia.


Can diabetes cause tachycardia?

Yes it can indirectly


Oxygen toxicity can cause?

Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity (PO) and Central Nervous System Toxicity (CNS)


Can penicillin cause hypertension?

Yes penicillin dose cause hypertension for life; it is common knowledge


Is hypertension the root cause of eating disorders?

No, hypertension has not been proven to cause eating disorders.