Archive for November, 2008

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 ...

What’s the difference between Arterial hypertention and Pulmonary hypertension?

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

godrics asked: I read up somewhere that hypertension in general means arterial hypertension. then what does pulmonary arterial hypertension mean?Sony PSP

Complimentary treatment for hypertension?

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Robin H asked: I have recently been diagnosed with hypertension. I look after myself, run regularly and have completed four marathons. I'm not keen on the medication I've been prescribed and was wondering if anyone could suggest any herbal remedies.Yeast Infection

Can you tell me why some medicines are not safe for people with intraocular hypertension or glaucoma?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

ecstaticdevine asked: I am taking a cough medicine called Tussionex. I have noticed that it (among others) has a warning label for people with glaucoma. I have been monitored with intraocular hypertension for about a year now. Could this medicine hurt my eyesight? Thanks for your advice.Plasma Vs LCD

How and why does race and gender affect risk of hypertension?

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

tim_ume asked: Is it somehow related to the presence of melanin? As stated below: Risk factors for hypertension include: * age over 60 * male sex * race (The African-American community has a higher incidence of hypertension.) * heredity ...