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No, high blood pressure is not an ailment of all older people nor is it limited to their age bracket. People as young as 13 can have high blood pressure.
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Does high blood pressure cause heart attacks?
High blood pressure can cause heart attacks in males and females of all ages. There is well documented cases of children who have been in need of transplants having died of high blood pressure in many medical journals. There are a high amount of people in every country who have heart attacks due to high blood pressure.
What is the range for high blood pressure?
A healthy blood pressure range would be 120/80. Often if your blood pressure is higher than this you will be told you have high blood pressure and anything lower would be low blood pressure. If your blood pressure is over 140 then you should take steps to reduce this.
What are some good recipes for people with high blood pressure?
You should stick to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. Things like beans, grains, and fish are all really great choices for someone with high blood pressure.
Why your blood pressure is high?
Blood pressure measurements are the result of the force of the blood produced by the heart and the size and condition of the arteries. Many factors can affect blood pressure, including: * How much water and salt you have in your body * The condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels * The levels of different body hormones High blood pressure can affect all types of people. You have a higher risk of high blood pressure if you have a family history of the disease. High blood pressure is more common in African Americans than Caucasians. Smoking, obesity, and diabetes are all risk factors for hypertension. Most of the time, no cause is identified. This is called essential hypertension. High blood pressure that results from a specific condition, habit, or medication is called secondary hypertension. Too much salt in your diet can lead to high blood pressure. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000468.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertension#Causes
Can high blood pressure cause a rash?
In some people, yes, it can. I myself get what looks like bug bites all over my body when my blood pressure gets high. I have visited multiple doctors and they all say that they don't know what it is. As soon as I start treatment for the high blood pressure, the "bites" go away. They are small and look like mosquito bites at first, but then they turn into little fluid filled blisters. They can happen on any part of the body.
Why is my bloodpreassure all over the high and low?
Your blood pressure may be going all over through highs and lows due to the foods you are eating. Salty foods that are high in sodium will make blood pressure spike. You should see your doctor about your blood pressure.
What ventricle has the thickest wall and why?
left ventricles . as it pump blood to the aorta it needs a high pressure to take blood all over the body . left ventricle is thick as it needs a high pressure to pump blood and to withstand that pressure.
Is high blood pressure bad?
to sum it all up... Yes.
What foods do you stay away from when you have high blood pressure?
all pork
What foods are good for high blood pressure?
Foods low in sodium and high in fiber are great foods for high blood pressure. Oatmeal, whole grains, and beans are all good choices.
Are blood pressure lowering teas safe and effective?
Hibiscus tea can help lower high blood pressure. If you drink it everyday, studies have shown that it can help lower high blood pressure. Make sure to make all of the changes your doctor tells you to when lowering your blood pressure.
What are the side effects of konicing nut and gamboge fruit since i have high blood pressure and i need to start on slimming tablets?
all slimming pills that contains konicing nut and gamboge fruit isn't recommened for people with high blood pressure, pregnant women & people with heart diseases.
