In 2001 I had a minor operation. The next day (a weekend) my blood had ketones 4 + and was acid. Yes I had diabetic ketoacidosis. Nothing was done. (Yes I did sue and they admitted negligence) Apparently I was very close to death. My blood pressure was as stated above.
Is that blood pressure bad or very bad?
What could have happened if the medical emergency team had not worked so hard?
2007-03-04 23:40:34 · 9 answers · asked by teacher groovyGRANNY 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
110 is very high for the second number and potentially very damaging to the heart. If the team had not worked so hard you may well have had some serious brain injury and potentially have not survived.
2007-03-05 02:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 22:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Edgar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a blood pressure as high as 150/110 you need to be on high blood pressure medication... Of course, a low fat, low salt (sodium) diet wouldn't be a bad idea either, but your BP is too high and needs medication to control it properly.
There are really no precautions. However, with a high blood pressure and high cholesterol which you probably have also, you are at RISK for stroke, heart attack etc.
2007-03-04 23:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by Vasif Baig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal blood pressure is within the range of 120/80.
Anytime that your number on the top goes above the 120 and the number on the bottom goes above 90, this is reason to be concerned. If your EMS team would not have worked to get you better, you probably would have died. Be thankful that you had a team that was very committed to getting you on the path to recovery. Your doctor should have put you on blood pressure medication.
2007-03-06 11:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your blood pressure is an ongoing problem, find out if a drug regimen might not help. My own b/p is pretty high, and my doctor has me taking a couple things; Adalat XL, and Altace.
2007-03-05 03:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the upper number approaches 180, then it's major cause for concern. A temporary spike to 150 isn't bad, but you don't want it to stay there long. ©
2007-03-05 00:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite dangerous, unless controlled earliest. Otherwise, all your vital target organs e.g., brain, kidneys, heart and other critically important internal organs, as also, some delicate external organs viz., eye (you are diabetic, too) remain "quite vulnerable" to damage. The inner ear, the middle ear, similarly remains susceptible to damage.
DISCLAIMER. THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL OPINION, AND IS SOLELY BASED ON MY "LAYMAN EXPERIENCE" WITH PATIENTS WHO APPEAR TO SUFFER SIMILARLY (i.e., as described by YOU). PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENT MEDICAL SPECIALIST FOR ACCURATE ADVICE.
2007-03-05 00:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definately not good, but I would'nt say very bad.
2007-03-04 23:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
millions walk around with higher BP every day..Its not good but not real real bad..short term...Real question should be what is your BP now and what is you blood sugar???
2007-03-05 01:59:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋