ok so i have been having my bp checked for the last 5 weeks weekly, also had blood tests and various other things checked like weight etc.. all normal. im told that the pressure on the bottom reading is the one that is high, my doctor did explain this to me..... but can anyone help and tell me what could be causing this???? thank u. also im not particularly stressed, nothing in my life has rly changed..
2007-10-19 05:07:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
thanks andy g.... fab input
2007-10-19 05:38:01 · update #1
and looking at your previous questions i really do not think you have the right to comment on others!!!
2007-10-19 05:40:09 · update #2
The bottom reading - the Diastolic reading - is the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart is not doing anything. if you use the analogy of an inner tube on a bicycle wheel, too hard a pressure makes the tyre more likely to burst if subjected to damage, whereas a tyre at the right pressure can flex more and maybe avoid or absorb damage.
Main causes of high diastolic pressures are too much salt, which increases the amount of fluid you retain, narrowing of the vessels due to disease, (deposits on the lining, such as fatty sticky stuff from a bad diet) or stricture (narrowing due to other causes).
2007-10-19 05:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arginine supplementation has been shown to be safer than statin drugs in the regulation and management of high blood pressure. Stress is not always a factor the state of your arteries plays a much greater part, causes vary but diet (over processed modern foods), mobility and lifestyle are the usual culprits. You can find out more on the website below.
http://Arginine4life.com
2007-10-20 08:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by linda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a diet thing. my husband has high blood pressure and is on a tablet for it.he had to cut out salt completely and eat a healthy diet and cut down on alcohol.blood pressure can be stress related too.watch the salt contents on the packageing of food when you are shopping also
2007-10-19 12:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by nethnee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut out salt completely from your diet,don't smoke,increase your level of physical activity,switch to low fat low sodium and high in fibre foods,high in potassium fresh fruit and veg (vegetarians have lower blood pressure),foods rich in calcium and vitd, i run 3 times a week do not smoke or drink and i have been a vegetarian for 17 years and i have high blood pressure which my doc told me was hereditary !!! good luck x
2007-10-19 12:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by polly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be due to numerous things. I assume your doctor gave you medication to lower this level and has run stress tests etc.
2007-10-19 12:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a cardiologist. It maybe a blockage in 1 of your ports.
2007-10-19 12:12:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's because you take to many shortcuts in your life
try with typing in full then people like me would look it up on the internet for you and then give good replies as it is i can't be bothered
2007-10-19 12:18:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋