When I first started practicing Internal Medicine, one question that kept popping up more often than you’d think was, “Can low potassium cause high blood pressure?” It seemed counterintuitive to many of my patients — after all, isn’t blood pressure all about salt and stress? Over the years, after managing hundreds (probably thousands) of hypertension…
Let’s talk about something I get asked in clinic a lot: the effects of mild alcohol consumption on blood pressure (BP). It’s one of those questions patients often bring up with a bit of a guilty smile—“Doc, is one glass of wine with dinner *really* that bad?” And honestly, I get it. We all want…
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Hypertension: What You Should Know 😴💔 So, let’s talk about something a lot of people don’t realize could be messing with their health—sleep apnea. You’ve probably heard of it, or maybe you know someone who’s been diagnosed. But did you know it can be tied to hypertension (a.k.a. high…
` Let’s talk about secondary hypertension—a fancy term for high blood pressure that happens because of another health issue. We usually hear about regular hypertension (the primary kind), but secondary hypertension is sneaky, often tied to things like kidney problems, hormonal imbalances, or even medications. So, if you’re dealing with high blood pressure and can’t…
Wondering if it’s possible to have high blood pressure even when you’re not stressed out? Yep, it’s totally possible, and it might surprise you just how common it is! High blood pressure doesn’t always come from stress or anxiety. There are other factors that can cause it, and sometimes, it can even hit people who…
Wondering how adrenal disorders contribute to high blood pressure? Let’s dive into the connection between hypertension and adrenal gland disorders, and how you can manage both. Hypertension and Adrenal Gland Disorders: What You Need to Know Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. But did you…