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I think my blood pressure is high, how can I find out?
You can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly. Most doctors will diagnose a person with high blood pressure on the basis of two or more readings, taken on several occasions. A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high blood pressure, another term for hypertension.
Why do I have joint pain and high blood pressure?
The most common cause of the combination of joint pain and high blood pressure in the US is obesity.
Can high blood pressure be hereditary?
Yes, high blood pressure is inherited, but this does not automatically mean that you will develop it yourself if most of your family members have it.
How much is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure can vary widely during the day. A blood pressure reading of 132/70 in the morning can be 150/90 in the afternoon - or vice versa. Most people with high blood pressure do not experience any symptoms, which is why regular blood pressure checks are so important. With 160-210 mmHg range will kill you. But having over 140/90 is signs of high pressure.
What are high blood pressure health risk?
The most important is infarctus myocardii.
What two organs would be damaged most due to high blood pressure?
Well, high blood pressure can first damage the heart and blood vessels, then kidneys. But the effects are systemic and though gradual, can be lifelong damage.
Why do the people with high blood pressure sweat a lot?
The American heart association has insisted again and again on the fact that we should consider high blood pressure as an Asymptomatic illness: zero symptomsLong story short - if you want to tell if you have high blood pressure or not - check your blood pressure
Damage to the medulla would most likely result in?
it can lead to high blood pressure
What vitamin helps high blood pressure?
Yes. Suprisingly most vitamins that are out there can help you to regulate your blood pressure. Another suggestion that I would have, is to eat healthy foods.
Are natural supplements for high blood pressure just as effective as synthetic supplements?
Most doctors recommend high blood pressure medication. If you want to try natural supplements, please see: www.raysahelian.com/highbloodpressure.html
Why do you keep having dizzy spells?
most common cause is high blood pressure. get it checked out.
Is there a website which explains the symptoms of hypertension?
One of the most dangerous aspects of hypertension is that you may not know that you have it. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have high blood pressure don't know it. The only way to know if your blood pressure is high is through regular checkups. This is especially important if you have a close relative who has high blood pressure.
