Archive for the ‘Other - General Health Care’ Category

How can I get over “white coat hypertension?” My blood pressure always hikes up when I go to the doctor.

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Sven asked: Every time I go they want to put me on blood pressure medication, which I always refuse because my blood pressure is ONLY high at the doctor's. I hate doctors and the sight of one makes my blood pressure take a jump. It is perfectly normal ...

What are some things that could be causing hypertension/high blood pressure?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

jennylane1965 asked: I am curious if anyone knows what kinds of things can cause high blood pressure, even temporary. I've heard of sleep deprivation causing it, but it doesnt seem like not getting enough sleep could cause you to have a real blood pressure problem. Could caffeine or soda consumption ...

How do you manage a TypeII diabetic with hypertension and peripheral neuropathy, with no response2Carbamazepi?

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Uli asked: The Patient is a 60+ years old lady who was diagnosed to be suffering from Diabetes during a routine clinical examination at a followup session to her otherwise well controlled Hypertension >30years, she had been on Atenolol and Nifedipine. Currently she is on Atenolol and Nimodipine. A trial ...

What could cause you to have hypertension that is transient?

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Goddess of Nuts PBUH asked: I was diagnosed with borderline hypertension 3 years ago. Now, my BP has returned to completely normal levels. I never noticed any symptoms anyway. But it just seems weird to me that 2 years ago, it was nothing for me to do a reading and ...

is paracetamol and mucolytic recommended for person with hypertension?

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

Marie C asked: my mom got cough and colds lately.. And slight fever too.. What is recommended for her? She's got hypertension? What antipyretics is good for her and mucolytic for her cough? is it safe to use with someone with hypertension?Skin Care