Why do I have high blood pressure?

I’m young and I have a little bit of high blood pressure, what should I do?
Dr Syed Ahsan

I’m young and I have a little bit of high blood pressure, what should I do?

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I’m young and I have a little bit of high blood pressure, what should I do?

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Dr Syed Ahsan

Is low blood pressure dangerous?
Dr Syed Ahsan

Is low blood pressure dangerous?

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Is low blood pressure dangerous?

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Dr Syed Ahsan

What is low blood pressure?
Dr Syed Ahsan

What is low blood pressure?

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What is low blood pressure?

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Low blood pressure is very common, says Dr Syed Ahsan, Consultant Cardiologist. It is not dangerous, but it can make you feel dizzy, and some people faint as a result.

What is high blood pressure?
Dr Syed Ahsan

What is high blood pressure?

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What is high blood pressure?

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Dr Syed Ahsan

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High blood pressure is a reading elevated over 130 mmHg explains Dr Syed Ahsan, Consultant Cardiologist. High blood pressure can increase your risk of developing heart problems in the future.

Why do I have high blood pressure?
Dr Syed Ahsan

Why do I have high blood pressure?

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Why do I have high blood pressure?

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Dr Syed Ahsan

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If you are wondering about your own condition, Dr Syed Ahsan explains why you might have high blood pressure. The most common form is essential hypertension, which does not necessarily have an underlying cause.

What causes fainting?
Dr Syed Ahsan

What causes fainting?

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What causes fainting?

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Dr Syed Ahsan

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Fainting occurs for a number of reasons, explains Dr Syed Ahsan, Consultant Cardiologist. The most common cause of fainting is a condition called vasovagal syncope which is when your blood pressure drops too low. Other reasons include heart rhythm problems or genetic conditions.

What causes blackouts?
Dr Syed Ahsan

What causes blackouts?

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What causes blackouts?

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Blackouts are the same thing as fainting explains Dr Syed Ahsan, Consultant Cardiologist. They happen as a result of low blood pressure. Because not enough blood reaches the brain, you pass out.