A diagnosis of hypertension is often made by 2 separate blood pressure readings that are high separated in time. A blood pressure of 160/100 falls in the category of Stage 2 hypertension which is often treated with medications in addition to lifestyle modification of diet and cardiovascular exercise. Having high blood pressure puts you at risk for further cardiovascular complications such as coronary disease and renovascular disease.
My mother in law has been having very high spikes in her blood pressure. the last one was 220/150 she gets very week pale sweats and her pluse races to up to and over 100 beats a min. She is on thyroid meds. I have read that highblood pressure and thyroid sometimes happen together. she is also on three different blood pressure med. she is 62. she has had her g bladder out. these episodes occur sometimes 3 to 4 times a month. each time we rush her to the er and they run test after test.
Potassium and Calcium and important electrolytes in muscles. Potassium is one of those electrolytes you dont really want to be messed up in your body. High potassium levels can cause heart dysrrhythmias, since your heart is a big muscle, Other signs of hyperkalemia(increased potassium) are nausea vomitting, restlessness, irritability, I am looking in my book right now to make sure i can give you the most accurate information. Chloride there is not much on.
t know much about heart disease or high blood pressure but let me tell you a couple things I know about this medication. Lisinopril is used to control high blood pressure and water retention. Too strong of a dosage can cause diarrhea which can cause potassium to drop low.
Losartan - potassium (Cozarr) is used to control hypertension and might be a better fit for your daughters condition as the side effects are similar.
I hope this helps.
Hypokalemia can be life-threatening and should always be treated by a doctor. Connection with blood pressure is not conclusive but there is some evidence it may lower blood pressure.
Hope this provides some insight into the questions you have asked. Thanks for the question, and if you have any further question or comments you are invited to respond. Take care.
I do think that continued high blood pressure can cause kidney problems. You've had this going on for quite awhile now so it's time to do something about it.
Most Drs will do nothing if ***'s below 139/89, because it's pre hypertension and they want you to try and control with it with less stress, diet and exercise. But 160/100 is hypertension.
Solace gives you great advice. Get more reading so they can take an average.
with rapid weight loss, increased body temperature, high blood pressure, sweating, polyuria, rapid heart rate of 140+ , etc. Calcium 9.1 TSH 2.15
2006 Psychiatrist. Risperdal, Lamictal, wanted to try Alzheimer’s medication (Namenda. I declined). None worked.
2006 – Sleep study. Overnight oxygen 80%. Given a CPAP machine.
2007 Start thyroid and adrenal treatments.
2008 Calcium 9.4.
Nov 2009 Ionized Calcium 5.1. Pth 46. Taking vitamin D. Did this test on my own. Suspect lab.
8. So I took some Potassium chloride, seemed to help, been drinking milk more often (high in potassium) and now the PVCs are back, not as bad as before, but they mainly occur when I try to sleep.
I find I sleep on my right side and they arent as prevalent. Seems like most of my discomfort is while laying down.
Anyone else experience this? I just worry that perhaps my heart is weakening, which might explain my slow heart rate and what appears to be "healthy" blood pressure.
Ramipril can actually cause high potassium. If you already have high or borderline high potassium at baseline, then this is probably not the best choice of medication for you. There are blood pressure medications that can actually lower potassium, such as HCTZ, which is often a 1st line medication. Ask your doctor about this medicine.
Hi Doctor,
For the past 6 months, i have had a tightness in my upper abdomen and what feels like tension, but also a little pressure. I have had ct scans, ultrasounds, etc, and nothing comes back.
I am convinced I have Cancer. My neutrophil counts have been slightly high for a few months now. I had blood drawn a couple weeks ago, and here were the results. Can you please help me analyze these? Are there any indicators that would make one believe I have cancer?
s you lose alot of sodium and gain alot of potassium. Aldosterone also helps drive-up your blood pressure. High aldosterone levels, indicates too much of the hormone being released leading to high Blood pressure. I did read something about Conn Syndrome but your blood pressure would be high. Definitly check into a Renin test...that will help diagnose Conn Syndrome or secondary hyperaldosteronism. Both levels high indicates secondary. While, aldosterone high and renin low means Conn's.
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