I have no heart problems but do have HBP can high blood pressure cause ?

Question

breathlessness do you know. My doctor cannot say one way or another.

Answer 1

HIgh Blood Pressure can cause SOB esp with intense activity and obesity.  So pace yourself while walking or exercising.  Therapeutic regimen for Hypertension or high blood pressure:

Exercise regularly,

Control your weight.

DASh diet ( diet against stopping hypertension)

lessen salt intake.  

Answer 2

walk please

Answer 3

High blood pressure can cause damage to blood vessels in the eyes. The higher the blood pressure and the longer it has been high, the more severe the damage is likely to be. Hence you should check your retina by an Ophthalmologist annually.

You should also conduct kidney function tests annually.

Lifestyle and home remedies

Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you're taking blood pressure medication. Here's what you can do:

    * Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.

    * Decrease the salt in your diet. Although 2,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day is the current limit for otherwise healthy adults, limiting sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day will have a more dramatic effect on your blood pressure. While you can reduce the amount of salt you eat by putting down the saltshaker, you should also pay attention to the amount of salt that's in the processed foods you eat, such as canned soups or frozen dinners.

    * Maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) can lower your blood pressure.

    * Increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

    * Limit alcohol. Even if you're healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation — up to one drink a day for women and everyone over age 65, and two drinks a day for men.

    * Don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit.

   * Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep can help, too.

  * Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications. If your blood pressure is under control, you may be able to make fewer visits to your doctor if you monitor your blood pressure at home.

  * Practice relaxation or slow, deep breathing. Do it on your own or try device-guided paced breathing. In some clinical trials, regular use of Resperate — an over-the-counter device approved by the Food and Drug Administration to analyze breathing patterns and help guide inhalation and exhalation — lowered blood pressure. However, some researchers question whether the devices themselves or simply taking 15 minutes to relax are responsible for lowering blood pressure.  

Answer 4

avoiding salt in hypertensives is not very good because salt is essential too in maintaining some blood pressure in your body. REDUCING IT is GOOD. maybe like less than 2 grams per day... if i did not forget my class report about hypertension... = )

Answer 5

Hi , I have HBP and yes it can cause breathlessness, it can also be affected by certain BP pills if you are taking medication  read the risk assessment in the box I had to change 2 of my tablets because of this problem, HIH  

Answer 6

Yes. Many people with high blood pressure report being short of breath. Try walking half an hour a day and eating green vegetables and fish. Avoid salt at all costs.