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Q: Why can’t you eat beans if you are hypoglycemic?
A: Beans are good, not bad, for low blood sugar. Beans are rich in fiber so it takes the body longer to digest them. As a result, glucose levels do not rapidly increase. Blood glucose levels...
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Q: My BP is 137/99. What are the risks? Is this really high?
A: Blood pressure that is 137/99 increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It is at the level where treatment is recommended. Since treatment may be as easy as listening...
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Q: I cannot experience the real taste of food that I consume. What is the cause?
A: Loss of taste also can involve loss of smell. Many people experience a temporary decrease in taste with a bad cold and congestion. There are more serious conditions that...
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Q: I would like to talk with my doctor about the blood test used to determine the most effect blood pressure medicine. Can you give me information about that? Thank you
A: Individualizing treatment for all medical conditions is the latest trend in medicine. Blood levels...
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Q: Which is more important to watch the upper or lower pressure reading?
A: Both the upper and lower readings need to be controlled. Just having a high upper number reading, systolic hypertension, is more common in the elderly.
Further Reading:
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Q: What is the best way to avoid a stroke or heart attack?
A: Having the good fortune to have good genetics and living a healthy lifestyle is the best protection against heart disease and stroke. You can’t change what you inherited but you certainly can...
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Q: When walking I feel “heavy legs” which inhibits a good exercise. Is this related to hypertension?
A: Heavy legs can be a symptom of not getting enough blood to your legs because of blockage in your blood vessels. High blood pressure puts you at risk...
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Q: What is the effect of medicines like Viagra on blood pressure ? Are they dangerous for people with High blood pressure?
A: Men with erectile dysfunction and controlled high blood pressure can take drugs like Viagra. If your blood pressure is not in control, discuss...
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Q: Can toporal cause psorasis. I have read articles which indicate that. I am alergic pain reliever celebrix and my doc is afraid to give me ace inhibiters. What can I do as an alternative?
A: Beta blockers such as Toprol can cause a dermatitis that...
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Q: What is the best time of day to take BP meds? AM after breakfast or PM before bedtime? Thank you.
A: Ask your doctor. Some drugs are better tolerated if taken at bedtime. If this is not the case with your medicines, take them when...
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