I know this sounds ridiculous. i'm 16 years old, and i think i have high blood pressure. only because whenever i just even do the smallest activity like walking up the stairs, i kinda lose my breath. and then when i run i feel like my heart's going to explode and i can't breathe. i've ran cross country and track for two years already too.. do i have high blood pressure? if so, what can i do? High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms. Even if high blood pressure does cause symptoms, the symptoms are usually mild and nonspecific (vague, or suggesting many different disorders). Thus, high blood pressure often is labeled "the silent killer." People who have high blood pressure … [Read more...]
What’s the difference between Arterial hypertention and Pulmonary hypertension?
July 27, 2009 By
I read up somewhere that hypertension in general means arterial hypertension. then what does pulmonary arterial hypertension mean? HI! Really, pulmonary hypertension and arterial hypertension are the same. they just "upgraded" from PH to PAH to help docs distinguish from SPH and PPH and the like. SPH is secondary ph to someting like lupus, hole in the heart, etc. PPH is idiopathich or without known cause. mine is PPH and I've had it for going on 8 yrs or so. There are alot of places on the web to find great info and support for PAH. PHCentral.org and of course PHAssociation.org. are the two biggies. take care! flippy ^i^ … [Read more...]
What is a dangerously low blood pressure?
July 27, 2009 By
My blood pressure has been dropping to very low numbers, but does not stay at them constantly, when it drops my heart rate goes up. At what low numbers should I begin to worry? You need to find a reason that your blood pressure is dropping. The 3 things that cause low blood pressure are: Heavy Narcotic use, Internal Bleeding, and Dehydration. Also take into effect your body type, are you tall and skinny, or short and skinny? Then you will have lower blood pressure. As long as you don't drop 80/50 then you should be fine. Remember the 3 things that cause low B/P. … [Read more...]
I suffer from High blood pressure and high cholesterol what would be a good and safe workout?
July 27, 2009 By
I suffer from High blood pressure and high cholesterol what would be a good and safe workout in regards to weight machines and cardio machines. What should i push my heart rate too if my resting heart rate is 89 bpm. What percentage of my max should i lift? Sorry you cannot do weight lifting, but you can do walking, even brisk, avoid fat, sugar, stimulants. and be stress free. … [Read more...]
What are other ways to lower hypertension besides eating and exercising, dieting, and emotion wise?
July 24, 2009 By
AND THOSE MEDITATION REALLY WORK FOR HYPERTENSION? those are the was to lower hypertension … [Read more...]
