What else elevates blood pressure besides drinking and heat?
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Stress, drinking to much coffee, mother-in-law,\ndentist, cops, etc.\n\nNosy neighbors, the neighbors dog, \ncredit card statement,\nairport fiascoes, co-workers, flat tire, \nscreaming kids at the mall,\nshopping for Christmas presents\nPeople telling you to eat better, loose weight \nand to stop smoking\nAnd religious fanatics!\nLast but not least: Yahoo violation notice!!\n\nI am okay - I take medication for high blood pressure.
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depending on the level of blood pressure you have. if it is extreamly high i suggest lots of exercise and possible a severe diet change and partisipate in less stressful activities and or invironments. but if you do just have moderatly high blood pressure exercise should help signifigantly and try some relaxation methods.
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Anxiety is one of the underlying reasons for high blood pressure.No it can't permanently rise your blood pressure, but by a slow process unconsiously.  \n\nTest Yourself :\n--------------\nHigh blood pressure is therefore never diagnosed on just one or even a few readings. To confer a diagnosis of high blood pressure, persistently elevated readings has to be recorded at different times of the day, on \ndifferent days and in different circumstances. The blood pressure tends to be lower in the evening for example, than it is in the morning and after exercise.High blood pressure increases your risk of damage to the blood vessels, heart and kidneys. You might like to investigate the possibilty of buying a do-it-yourself electronic blood pressure machine, which you can obtain from high street chemists,\nand which are accurate and eminently portable. If you confirm persistently high blood pressure readings, you should be treated.\n\nInitial tests from your doctor should include analysis of your urine and a blood test for kidney function, glucose level, blood fats and electrolytes (minerals in the blood). An electrocardiogram would also be useful as an additional assessment of any organ damage. \n\nWhat if all the test are NORMAL :\n---------------------------------\nIf all tests are normal, and there is no underlying cause of your blood pressure, a beta-blocker type of medication would be ideal for you in view of your anxiety. A beta-blocker such as propranolol is effective in reducing blood pressure and at the same time would reduce any physical manifestations of anxiety such as sweaty palms, nausea, fast pulse and palpitations without causing sedation and \ntiredness like other forms of treatment for anxiety.\nOther types of anti-hypertensive treatments include diuretics, ACE inhibitors such as captopril and others which you should discuss in some detail with your own doctor before making any choice about any on-going therapy.\nFinally, don't let your high blood pressure become another cause of anxiety for you. It is eminently treatable and after a conversation with your own doctor you may find that some lifestyle changes alone might do the trick without recourse to therapy at all.\n\n\nNew Guidelines for Blood Pressure are:\n--------------------------------------\n\nSystolic Diastolic\n< 120 < 80 optimal\n120-129 80-84 normal\n130-139 84-89 high normal , note systolic 120-139 and diastolic 80-89 are also considered prehypertensive , a reading of 115/75 are now considered optimal or the new normal.\n\nMild hypertension = 140-159 systolic 90-99 diastolic\nModerate hypertension= 160-179 systolic 100-109 diastolic\nSevere hypertension= 180 and above systolic 110 and above diastolic.\n\nIf you are concerned with your readings consult with your doctor. As I understand it for mild hypertension weight loss, diet and exercise are usually the first measures taken, if that doesn't work then usually drug treatment is started. I am not a doctor but I understand treatment is usually recommended now if your B/P is consistently above 135/85.
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There are many different factors that can cause an increase.  You can decrease blood pressure and blood sugar levels by exercising daily.
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some allergy medications, not sure if you take any or not for the asthma, can elevate your blood pressure. one's like chlortrimeton which contain chloraphenaramine are safe to take and do not raise your blood pressure. consult with your doctor.
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Chili peppers are supposed to be good for high blood pressure because they help to dilate blood vessels. So enjoy!\n\nIf you are sensitive to salt, you have to be careful with mustard, because many commercially prepared mustards have a high sodium content. Look for a low-sodium variety and you should be okay. The mustard itself is not the problem, just the sodium.
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Na will affect blood volume because as levels of Na in blood increase, the required amount of water will increase as well and blood volume and pressure will increase :)
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it will make u BP up and has some bad effect with some drugs that people use for their  heart diseases and blood pressure /..pls talk to ur doc
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You need to ask your doctor about that.\n\nMany of the diet pills out there contain stimulants which can increase your blood pressure. You need to check with your doctor to make sure it's safe.\n\nBut whatever happened to good old fashioned diet and exercise? It takes longer sure, but it's a healthy way of getting healthy.
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Increased blood flow...?
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The pressure in their vessels is high already.  If you add excess salt to your diet your body tries to reach a hemostatic equilibrium by retaining water.  Eventually too much water is kept in the vessels, the pressure increases more and a vessel somewhere bursts.  The most damaging areas are in the brain (causes a stroke and increased intercranial pressure), lungs (causes pneumonia), and the heart (causes heart failure).
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No salt at night, drink 3 glasses of water before bed, go to Doctor and make sure you blood pressure is ok.
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Physical exertion raises blood pressure, but if your bp has been normal, and returns to normal quickly after you return to rest you have nothing to worry about. If your resting bp is also high, then you have medical hypertension. In your case you sound like a healthy person, whose bp simply elevated to match your exertion. Any time you are physically active, your blood pressure should elevate to provide the needed oxygen, nutrients to the muscles. The muscles themselves help to increase circulation, thereby raising bp, by compressing veins during contraction, which forces the blood to return to the heart at a higher rate. Remember to get plenty of exercise, eat right, and have regular physicals......... Good luck, and I hope you remain healthy in the future.
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okay.. there are testoterone booters.. sold at www.GNC.com .. the whole increased blood pressure thang is a side efect kinda... but there is also  other herbal supplements u can take to make it where that wont happen..
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Yes, high blood pressure can cause many things from heart attack to stroke to erectile dysfunction, and many other things in between.\n\nWatch your salt intake, there are many foods out there that are very high salt. Exercise will help strengthen your heart and lower your blood pressure, it also helps alleviate stress. Stress affects your BP readings, so try and eliminate stressors in your life or reducing the amount. The are many excellent websites for additional information I've always suggested : www.lifeclinic.com for anyone who suffers from hypertension
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increased pressure = increased heat
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i know that foods that are high in pottassium like prunes, bananas, figs etc if eaten regularly can bring down high bp, also try meditation, which is supposed to work well.