Blood Pressure Increase (Hypertension)

Elevated blood pressure -an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg - strikes more men than women and twice as many Blacks than Whites. By itself, this common sign is easily ignored by the patient; after all he can't see or feel it. However, its causes can be life threatening. Hypertension has been reported to be two to three times more common in women taking hormonal contraceptives than those not taking them. Women ages 35 and older who smoke cigarettes should be strongly encouraged to stop; if they continue to smoke, they should be discouraged from using hormonal contraceptives.
Elevated blood pressure may develop suddenly or gradually. A sudden, severe rise in pressure (exceeding 180/110mm Hg) may indicate life-threatening hypertensives crisis. However, even a less dramatic rise may be equally significant if it heralds a dissecting aortic aneurysm, increased intracranial pressure, myocardial infarction, eclampsia, or thyrotoxicosis.
Usually associated with essential hypertension, elevated blood pressure may also result from a renal or endocrine disorder, a treatment that affects fluid status (such as dialysis), or from the use of certain drugs. Ingestion of large amounts of certain foods, such as black licorice and cheddar cheese, may temporarily elevate blood pressure.
Sometimes, elevated blood pressure may simply reflect inaccurate blood pressure measurement. However , careful measurement alone Blood pressure - the force blood exerts on vessels as it flows through the, -depends on cardiac output, peripheral resistance, and blood volume. A brief review of its regulating mechanisms- nervous system control, capillary fluid shifts, kidney excretion, and hormonal changes- will help you understand how elevated blood pressure develops. Elevated blood pressure signals the breakdown or inappropriate response of these pressure-regulating mechanisms. Its associated signs and symptoms concentrate in the target organs and tissues.
(info Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Blood Pressure Decrease (Hypotension)

Low blood pressure refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the body's oxygen requirements. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or metabolic disorders. Hypoperfusion states especially affect the kidneys, brain, and heart, and may lead to renal failure, change in level of consciousness (LOC) or myocardial ischemia. Low blood pressure may also be caused by certain diagnostic tests- most commonly those using contrast media- and the use of certain drugs. It may stem from stress or a change of position - specifically, rising abruptly from a supine or sitting position to a standing position (orthostatic hypotension)
Normal blood pressure varies considerably; what qualifies as low blood pressure for one person may be perfectly normal for another. Consequently, ever blood pressure reading must be compared against the patent's baseline. Typically, a reading below 90/160 mm Hg or a drop of 30 mm Hg from the baseline, is considered low blood pressure.
Low blood pressure can reflect an expanded intravascular space (as in severe infections, allergic reactions, or adrenal insufficiency), reduced intravascular volume ( as in dehydration and hemorrhage), or decreased cardiac output (as in impaired cardiac muscle contractility). Because the body's pressure-regulating mechanisms are complex and interrelated, a combination of these factors usually contributes to low blood pressure.
(info- Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Irritable Bowel Sydrome

Lower abdominal cramping or pain is aggravated by ingestion of coarse or raw foods and may be alleviated by defecation or passage of flatus. Related findings include abdominal tenderness, diurnal diarrhea alternating with constipation or normal bowel function, and small stools with visible mucus. Dyspepsia, nausea and abdominal distention with a feeling of incomplete evacuation may also occur. Stress, anxiety, and emotional liability intensify the symptoms.
(info - Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Vitamin K deficiency

The first sign of this deficiency is usually gums that bleed when the teeth are brushed. Other signs of abnormal bleeding, such as ecchymosis, epistaxis, and hematuria, may occur. GI bleeding may produce hematemesis and melena; intracranial bleeding may cause decreased level of consciousness and focal neurological deficits.
(info - Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition -Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Vitamin C deficiency

This deficiency causes swollen, spongy, tender gums that bleed easily. The gums between the teeth are red or purple. The teeth themselves become loose and may be surrounded by pockets filled with clotted blood. Other findings include muscle and joint pain, petechiae, ecchymosis, splinter hemorrhages in the nail beds, and ocular hemorrhages. Associated effects are anorexia, dry mouth, pallor, weakness, lethargy, insomnia, scaly skin, and psychological disturbances, such as depression or hysteria.
(info- Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms 5th Edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

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CROHN'S DISEASE

An acute attack causes severe cramping pain in the lower abdomen, typically preceded by weeks or months of milder cramping pain. Crohn's disease may also cause diarrhea, hyperactive bowel sounds, dehydration, weight loss, fever, abdominal tenderness with guarding, and possibly a palpable mass in a lower quadrant. Abdominal pain is commonly relieved by defecation. Milder chronic signs and symptoms include right-lower-quadrant pain with diarrhea, steatorrhea, and weight loss. Complications include perirectal or vaginal fistulas.

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