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My blood pressure is normally low high - 140/90. I received a IV saline solution (water and sodium chloride of 0.90%) a few nights ago and noticed my blood pressure dropped. In the subsequent days, I have been drinking saline water. I am always using sea salt in the water to get the other needed minerals. I am drinking at least 2 quarts of water a day and adding about 1/4 teaspoon to one of the quarts. My blood pressure is 117/78 this morning. I had been told by Dr. Robert Thompson (author of "The Calcium Lie") that I needed to consume sodium. I was hesitant since I was also told that sodium is bad for us. I therefor avoided salt. I now believe the key is being properly hydrated and having the proper balance of water, sodium, and other minerals just as Dr. Robert Thompson writes about.
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∙ 10y agoNo. Hypertension (high blood pressure) results from a combination of organ processes, metabolic factors, and even other causes science isn't too sure about. In fact, we really don't know what causes it. Saline solution certainly doesn't cause it. You may be thinking of nasal decongestants, which act as vasoconstrictors, meaning they constrict vessels and aggravate hypertension (but do not cause it). This doesn't happen with saline solution. There is no medicine it it whatsoever. Whereas decongestants should not be used by people with hypertension and everybody should not use nasal decongestants for more than three consecutive days (doing so could make congestion worse), saline solution can be used by anyone, including the hypertensive, as much as needed.
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What percent of saline will blood cause the solution to become red?
0.35% saline
Normal saline is 0.9 percent what would happen to the red blood cells of a patient who was teated with 0 percent saline what about 10 percent saline?
Normal Saline 0.9% is called an isotonic solution. A 0.0% saline solution is called a hypotonic solution. A solution of this concentration would cause water to diffuse into the red blood cells and cause them to burst open. A 10% saline solution is called a hypertonic solution. A solution of this concentration would cause water to diffuse out of the red blood cells, making them shrivel up and shrink.
How does sodium chloride cause lysis of red blood cell?
Basically it works like this. Blood contains about .9 % NaCl. If a hypotonic solution say .5% NaCl is introduced, the water from the solution will diffuse through osmosis into the red blood cells until they rupture (lyse). If an isotonic solution of .9%NaCl is introduced, nothing will happen. If a hypertonic solution is introduced say 1.5% NaCl the osmotic pressure will be greatest inside the red blood cell and water will leave the cells and they will shrivel. The cell membrane is for all intents and purposes impermeable to the NaCl so only water will pass through it. The water will flow from a less saline solution to a more saline solution to try to equalize the osmotic pressure.
Why is saline used in microbiology?
Saline is sterilized and used to suspend and wash bacterial cells. Saline is used as distilled water would cause the cells to lyse due to osmosis. The saline solution is a solution of salt and water, it contains no source of energy.
Why would a saline solution used for practice injections in a medical assisting class cause a slight sting while a solution of saline with bacteriostatic does not?
puncture in the skin that you are putting salt water into it.
Can constipation cause high blood pressure?
It doesn't cause high blood pressure. However, it can increase your blood pressure.
In hospitals when patients get IV's why is the solution not pure water?
If the solution were pure water you would die. When blood cells are exposed to pure water the increased salts in the cell cause the water to flow in and would cause the red blood cells to burst (this is called lysis). The blood itself is a little salty (which is why you rinse your eyes with saline). The IV bags are usually plain saline, sometimes they are saline mixed with a form of sugar. The sugar provides energy for the body. (it is not table sugar)
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What is the effect of saline on RBCs?
it should have no effect. the two solutions should have the same amount of salt, allowing no osmosis to occur!
