Hypertension

perhaps the most lethal effect of a high blood pressure would be cerebrovascular accident or what you call stroke. excessive pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries can cause it to rupture causing internal bleeding.
Having high blood pressure is dangerous because, it could result to a heart attack

Primary Hypertension is the cause of unknown

This is WRONG! I took a test and I used this answer and I got it wrong.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18626271

"3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine produced significant dose-dependent increases in heart rate (highest, 132 bpm), systolic (highest, 171 mm Hg) and diastolic (highest, 102 mm Hg) blood pressure"

Bloody stools or blood from the anus can be from many causes. Benign causes of bright red blood are usually an anal fissure or tear from trauma either from passing a large stool, or placing something into the rectum. Bloody stools can also be caused by intestinal infections, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal abnormalities, or colon cancer.

Dark black blood from the anus is always concerning and suggests a bleed in the upper gastrointestinal tract that should be evaluated immediately by a doctor.

The code for hypertension is I10

High blood pressure is a risk factor for stroke. It puts pressure on the small vessels throughout the brain which in turn may rupture aswell as potentially causing a cholesterol plaque to dislodge travel through the brain and cause a vein or artery occlusion therby causing a stroke. So the answer is yes it can.

Yes

I usually have a high systolic blood pressure number and a low diastolic number. My question is that a bad High Blood Pressure reading

Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure is a major cause of heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. A good way to imagine blood pressure is to think of a baloon. Baloons are filled with air, but if too much air is put into the baloon, it bursts from too much pressure.

The blood inside the arteries exert pressure against the walls of the arteries. Too much pressure can weaken the artery walls, causing a burst to occur. If the burst occurs in the brain, it destroys brain cells causing a stroke. If the burst occurs in the heart, it can cause a heart attack. The kidneys are organs that filters blood, too much pressure inside them can cause them to fail.

It is unlikely to cause high blood pressure, though not unheard of. When it does it is mild. In fact it is more likely (though still rare) to cause mild low blood pressure.

It can lower sodium levels so you should not take hypertension treatments like diuretics.

The drug is from the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The 'reuptake' refers to activity of the nerves in the brain. By stopping the serotonin from being 'cleared' after release at the nerve ends, it hangs around longer to exert a beneficial effect on mood.

If you have notice that your blood pressure is raised, you should see your doctor.

Absolutely Not! Im tellig you from experience.

163 is bad... 65 is great... a Dr. would certainly put you on a medication to get that systolic BP down... but he would probably also put you thru a stress test to make sure you dont have heart disease.

It depends where the lesion is. I had high blood pressure for years and didn't understand why because I was a cyclist and very fit. About three years ago I was diagnosed with brain cancer - I had 1 lesion on the right temporal lobe and a second on the pituitary gland. The pituitary lesion was removed and since then my blood pressure has been normal. The temporal lesion is still there because doctors can't remove it without killing me.

Although people suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) are often advised to lower their sodium intake, there is little evidence to suggest that high-sodium diets CAUSE the hypertension in the first place. Further, the AMA now cautions people with normal BP not to go on low-sodium diets. (See the link to the Web MD article.)

It depends. If we are talking about bad cholesterol, then the answer is YES. High blood pressure and high (bad) cholesterol are definitely connected. On the other hand, good cholesterol can actually help you attain a normal blood pressure.

When you are high in bad cholesterol levels in the body, chances are you will also have an increased risk of having high blood pressure. The reason is that bad cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein tends to stick to the walls of your arteries and other blood vessels. Doing so, it can drastically block the blood's passageways. This will require your heart to work doubly hard and the force of blood exerted on the walls of your arteries will be much stronger than normal. End result: High blood pressure.

yes, if you are on Medicine unless told by your doctor. but still, ask your doctor first

Stress, narrowing of arteries, thinkness of blood, disease processes, poor diet, decreased blood oxygen. Commonly refered to as hypertension. Other factors can be caffeine, electrolite imbalances, obesity, diabetes, family history (which cannot be modified.) The actual cause remains unknown.

High blood pressure could have an influence on depression, but what is more likely is that depression could cause a distinct rise in blood pressure. Depression can predispose a person to high blood pressure in many ways. Stress and anxiety can cause tension and not only increase the workload on the cardiovascular system but can also cause sympathetic activation of the Renin-Angiotensin system; which is an enzymatic response by the sympathetic nervous system to help an individual respond to an extreme situation with enough energy to cope. However, the prolonged stimulation of the fight or flight mechanism not only involves the adrenal glands' response but can result in the entire endocrine cascade of epinephrine;which dialates smooth respiratory tissue and increases the pulse, but also norepinephrine; which is the mirror-opposite of epinephrine(dopamine). This really increases the blood pressure. There can be other causes than these positive feedback systems; ones that do not result in acute and emergent hypertensive crisis'. These include high cholesterol, atherosclerosis and artherosclerosis, high salt intake, increased fat absorption and storage due to changes in metabolism from lack of exercise, increased or poor diet techniques, or even due to decreased levels of endorphins which have been shown to have positive circulatory effects in regards to oxygenation. In a nut shell depression and high blood pressure can be related in many ways depending on how well the depression is controlled and how the depression is controlling the individuals stress levels and actions.

Above normal! more than 120/80 mmhg

Technically it would be 140/90 or higher, in between the 2 is pre-hypertension

Well first if your iron is low you are anemic *not sure if that is how you spell it* you just need some iron pills they are not the best in the world to take they are like horse pills but they work, and the high blood pressure you are eating too much salty foods which can also make your legs and ankles swell, drink lots of water, and eat meat for your iron If your iron is low then yes, you are anemic. It does depend how low as when you are pregnant you increase your blood volume which dilutes it a bit. Google anemia (or anaemia) of pregnancy and you will get loads of info. Iron tablets are not always necessary, that is for you and your carer to decide. High blood pressure in pregnancy is never good. It does not come from eating too much salt. But from an imbalance of hormones between mother and baby. It is one of the signs of pre-eclampsia and should always be taken extremely seriously as it can be fatal. Fortunately with modern pre-natal care it rarely is. The other sign of pre-eclampsia is protein in the urine, this means that the kidneys are being affected by the high blood pressure. YOu may find (if you have an old book) that it also mentions swelling of the ankles, this is so common in pregnancy that if that is the only symptom it is usually discounted. If you have had these signs and/or have a bad headache, sudden bad indigestion- like pain or anything you are worried about go to you doctor and if not taken seriously go to the Emergency department, it may save your life.

Yes, it can be controlled with medication. Some people can also control it with weight loss and moderately increased exercise, although some medication may still be needed.

High blood pressure can result in heart and kidney disease as well as stokes. You can't feel high blood pressure and many people do not know they have it until damage is done. In the US you can check your blood pressure routinely (for free) at an automated meter at the drugstore to be sure it is kept well under control. Medication can have reduced affect after long term use, so be sure to check it often and inform your health care professional if you are on medication but your blood pressure is not well controlled.

Creatinine is a waste product of our metabolism. Some factors that may lead to high urinary creatinine level are pregnancy,hypothyroidism,muscle injury(esp. crushing injury) and strenuous exercise.

There are a number of factors which contribute to a higher incidence of hypertension in African Americans. They include diabetes, obesity, alcohol use, a poor diet or diets laden with too much salt, a history of hypertension in the family, and a sedentary lifestyle. These factors are prevalent to many African Americans. Lack of access to health care exacerbates this problem as well since many poor African Americans are unable to get their hypertension treated until it is too late. Additionally, anecdotal evidence also suggests higher levels of uric acid and aldosterone may be the culprit. Please do not go-off on a feeding frenzy regarding this answer. I'm a African America wiwho incurred HBP at age 25 Unfortunately, my Father and Mother suffered from hypertension as well as their ancestors. Caveats for anyone who suffers from HBP. TAKE IT VERY Seriously!. Eat healthy, decrease intake of fried foods, and exercise.It is really important to take your prescribed medication. I am guilty of all the aforementioned contributors. I am only 57 and sustained a heart attack and stroke already primarily from being hardheaded.

a person with persistent untreated high blood pressure will cause heart disease, diabete, renal failure, stroke and visual impairment. high blood pressure will cause hardening of the blood vessels and further on causing artheriosclerosis in a long run process. blockage of coronary artery can cause heart attack and sudden surge of blood pressure can cause stroke due to rupture or blockage of blood vessel in the brain. as time went by, the heart will have to pump harder and this cause dilatation of heart chamber and causes heart failure.