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Kindly suggest the causes for high blood pressure.
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to figure the cause behind my hypertension. I am taking medication for 18 years and now my blood pressure got uncontrolled suddenly again. My doctor has changed some of my medicines. Now I am taking Eplerenone 25 mg. After taking it, my blood pressure came down but it is stil... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your reports, it appears that your lipids are in uncontrollable condition. Both cholesterol and triglyceride levels are derranged along with uric acid levels. There are many factors that are needed to be taken into consideration before deciding the cause behind hig... Read Full »
How do fluid retention and high BP contribute to primary hyperaldosteronism?
Query: Hello doctor, I have fluid retention and high blood pressure which caused me multiple strokes and TIAs. My plasma renin activity is 0.12 and my aldosterone-to-renin ratio is 33.3, which qualifies clinically as primary hyperaldosteronism. My aldosterone LC/MS is 4. My potassium level 4.0. CT scan of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you do have primary hyperaldosteronism and it is a very high likelihood for it to be a possibility based on your results. You can try MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan for proper visualizatio... Read Full »