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Erectile Dysfunction and High Blood Pressure
Erectile dysfunction is a relatively common condition among men of all ages. Studies have shown that that about 70% of men suffer episodes of erectile dysfunction at some time during their lives. The condition is probably more common than these statistics reflect, though, because it is likely that men tend to underreport the disease.
Sometimes the term “impotence” is used interchangeably with erectile dysfunction, though the two terms really describe different conditions –- impotence is used to describe a more chronic form of erectile dysfunction, where at least 75% of sexual encounters fail to produce an erection. Erectile dysfunction becomes more common as men get older, and it is no longer believed to be an unavoidable part of the aging process.
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction
High blood pressure is an important cause of erectile dysfunction and impotence. Other causes include:
- Blood vessel problems
- Diabetes
- Use of certain medications
- Excessive amounts of certain exercises (bike riding, weight lifting)
A number of studies have shown that erectile dysfunction is both more common and more serious in men with hypertension. For example, while about 30% of men will experience one episode of erectile dysfunction in a given month, that number jumps to almost 70% in men with hypertension. About 45% of men with hypertension have severe erectile dysfunction (more than three episodes in a month), while only about 5% of men with normal blood pressure fit into this category.
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Heartbeat echo sound in L/ear – Discussion
All of this is brand new to me! Just last week I was on the phone (@ my left ear) when I started hearing my heartbeat rather loudly in my left ear. I thought at the time it was because I had been on the phone for awhile. I mentioned it to my husband & he thought I was nuts. Also last week I joined Curves & during the registration process they took my measurements & my blood pressure – I didn’t think much about that because it’s always been so good – during lots of surgeries, childbirth, etc. The nurses & drs. have always commented they wish everyone had such good blood pressure! I was shocked to see much higher #’s – 140/90! I commented that it was higher than normal – usual for me is 120/70 or 120/80. Yesterday I went to dr. for checkup & she took my blood pressure – she was really alarmed – asked why was my blood pressure showing up so much – 150/90! I told her about last week – didn’t mention the heartbeat thing. She waited a few minutes & took it again – it was a little lower, but not much. Recently I also get short of breath if I exert myself at all – even w/walking & I turn beat red in the face! I’ve never done this before. I’m only 55 yrs. old! In August I started taking a diet suppressant because I had gained weight the last several years while living in another city. I moved back & was able to start going to my dr. here. I have lost 15 lbs. since August, and have been more active. My dr. wants me to monitor my blood pressure with taking the diet med & w/o taking the diet med for a month & then return. She wants to see if its the meds or if I’ve now got high blood pressure. HBP does run in my family – my mother & her mother have had strokes & my younger brother who also has diabetes had to have a stent put in 2 days before Thanksgiving – he had an 80% blockage in an artery. I guess my ? is: are all these things going on seemingly all of a sudden, really symptoms of high blood pressure! I also want to mention that when I lived here previously, I took the very same diet med & didn’t have any of these issues. I don’t think I like any of this!
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Vital Signs: Blood Pressure: How to take a blood pressure
Vital Signs: Blood Pressure How to take a blood pressure
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the wall of the artery or vein as blood is pumped through the body. Blood does not flow readily, it surges along with each beat of the heart. The walls of the arteries are thicker than the veins and as such much more force is generated allowing us to record that pressure.
Omron Blood Pressure Monitor Best Choice to Buy
Measuring blood pressure daily at home can give many benefits managing your own health and recognizing changes; it give an illustration of what your blood pressure is like as you go about your daily life and you can also see how well your medicines and lifestyle changes are working for you. A good blood pressure monitor is a handy device for early warning/indicator especially for person in certain condition or illness.
What Is High Blood Pressure? What Causes High Blood Pressure?
What Is High Blood Pressure? What Causes High Blood Pressure? Editor’s Choice Main Category: Hypertension Also Included In: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Article Date: 30 Jul 2009 – 2:00 PDT
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Compact, Reliable, and Convenient – Omron HEM
For those of us with hypertension, it is very important to take blood pressure readings frequently in order to achieve maximum health. A good blood pressure monitor is the key to ensuring accurate results in your fight with high blood pressure.
Speaking for myself, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure about ten months ago with average readings of 150/95. My doctor suggested that I take daily blood pressure readings at the local pharmacy and report back with the average of these readings after 10 days.
I found going to the supermarket daily to be highly inconvenient. At that point, I figured it was worth my money to invest in an at-home blood pressure monitor, based on pure convenience alone. After researching online, just as you are, I settled on the Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. I must say I am pleased with my purchase and recommend it to my family and friends frequently.
Top Foods To Help Lower Blood Pressure
The following article was posted by Teresita C. Tayanes at World Village.com
Potassium plays an a very important role in regulating high blood pressure, and in this article, Teresita lists some very popular foods that are rich sources of Potassium, as well as some other food that contain compounds which have been proven to have a positive effect on lowering blood pressure.
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Free Blood Pressure Tracker
Blood Pressure Tracker – Log, Chart, and Share Blood Pressure Records With Your Doctor. FREE Desktop PC version.
The winner of multiple prestigious awards, this software celebrates seven years from the first version. This tracker helps manage high blood pressure to over 40,000 users.
Measuring your blood pressure can help you and your doctor prevent or control hypertension and its many complications. Blood pressure readings in the doctor’s office may be higher than at other times. The use of home blood pressure monitors can more accurately measure one’s overall, or average, blood pressure level.
Top Foods To Help Lower High Blood Pressure
Heart disease is by far the number one killer worldwide, and yet health experts say, it is one of the simplest diseases to prevent. These simple cures are the hardest thing because they involve a change in lifestyle and daily habits.
Eating healthily is fundamental to circulatory well-being. Studies indicate that people who take the initiative to make positive changes in their diet, get some exercise, lose some weight, avoid smoking, ensure high intakes of fresh fruits and vegetables tend to have a reduced risk of heart disease even if their parents and grandparents have heart disease.
High Blood Pressure Treatment Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
High Blood Pressure Treatment (cont.)
Which medications are used to treat high blood pressure?
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers
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