Question 1

What is a good blood pressure by age?

Accepted Answer

In earlier times, Blood pressure was defined according to age. With all the new research data, Hypertension is defined only by increase in numbers in blood pressure which applies similarly for all adults above 18 years of age. Normal blood pressure is a reading less than 120/80 mm Hg. Any reading above 120/80 mm Hg checked consequently for three days needs a doctor's opinion.

Question 2

Why does my head feel heavy and dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Common ones include tension headaches, conditions that affect the sinuses, and ear infections. Abnormal or severe head pressure is sometimes a sign of a serious medical condition, such as a brain tumor or aneurysm.

Question 3

What is a heart cough?

Accepted Answer

Heavy breathing accompanied by spells of wet cough with frothy sputum that may be tinged with blood is called as "Cardiac cough or Heart cough". It is a sign of congestive heart failure. Additional symptoms such as shortness of breath on exertion or rest, leg swelling, waking up from sleep in the middle of night gasping and coughing differentiate heart cough from cough due to lung conditions.

Question 4

Which fruit is best for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Citrus fruits, including grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, may have powerful blood-pressure-lowering effects. They're loaded with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that may help keep your heart healthy by reducing heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure.

Question 5

Is Egg good for high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Eggs are protein rich which is good to promote weight loss and for high blood pressure.

Question 6

How can I quickly lower my blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

By calming down and lying flat one can lower BP to certain extent but consult physician for medications. On a general note, follow life style modifications such as Increase activity and exercise more, Lose weight if you're overweight, Cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates, Eat more potassium and less sodium, Eat less processed food, Reduce excess stress and Try meditation or yoga.

What is a good blood pressure by age?

What is a good blood pressure by age?

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