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High Blood Pressure Symptoms
and Hypertension Causes

What are the High Blood Pressure symptoms you should look out for and what are the causes of high blood pressure?

What are the Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?

Usually there are none. People with very high blood pressure can feel quite well. It is rare to feel headache, palpitations or sick until complications set in. The following Hypertension Symptoms may indicate the effects of high blood pressure on organ damage :

High Blood Pressure Headache - Headache is one of the hypertension symptoms that may occur in hypertensive patients (remember most are asymptomatic). It is typically early morning, occipital and throbbing. It appears to be related to the severity of blood pressure.

Dyspnea on exertion - This is a sensation of breathlessness that is excessive for any given level of physical activity. Patients may complain of tightness in the chest. Appropriate breathlessness following activities such as running to catch a bus is not abnormal, but may be excessive due to obesity or lack of fitness.

Chest Pains - Sudden onset of pain in chest may indicate myocardial ischaemia, especially if accompanied with left arm pain.

Ankle Oedema or Swelling

Hematuria - This is the presence of blood in urine. It may be only microscopic hematuria or the detection of red cells in the urine. Your doctor may carry out urine tests to check for possible target organ damage and possible causes of secondary hypertension.

Hypertension Symptoms & Treatment, Blood Pressure monitoring, BP Chart

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In most cases (up to 95%), there is no identifiable cause, it just happens that way. The pressure in our arteries is high because the heart pumps too hard and the arteries are too narrow. This is like the pressure in a hose, the further we turn up the tap and the narrower the hose, the greater the pressure.

Sometimes hypertension is caused by a kidney problem or other rare disorder. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol is an important cause.

Certain drugs may cause hypertension such as NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents), corticosteroids, oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy.

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Hypertension Management

Pre-Hypertension to Hypertension Risks & Effects

• Treatment with high blood pressure medication is probably for life. The medications for high blood pressure must be taken regularly as directed by your doctor and never stopped unless advised by him.
• There is a need to reduce your weight, quit smoking, reduce salt and alcohol intake, learn relaxation techniques to reduce stress.
• Check with your doctor what the blood pressure medication side effects are. Let your doctor know if you encounter any, rather than stop the antihypertensive drugs. Always ensure that you have sufficient supplies of your blood pressure meds.
• Some of the blood pressure medication side effects have to be tolerated. It may take some time to find the best high blood pressure medication for you, the right dose or combination of drugs.
• Regular follow up with your doctor is important. Arrange weekly appointments until the blood pressure is controlled and stable.
• Thereafter, another appointment in 1 month and after that 3 monthly so that your doctor can assess your general health, the control of your blood pressure and weight, your comfort with the medications for high blood pressure and your compliance in taking the medicines. Your doctor will also check for any evidence of organ damage eg heart, kidney, retina etc.
• Physical examination and Basic Screening tests may be carried out by your doctor to check for possible target organ damage and possible causes of secondary hypertension.

Please seek Medical attention as soon as possible if you are unsure of you or your family's health condition.

Causes of Secondary Hypertension

Secondary hypertension (secondary high blood pressure) is high blood pressure that's caused by another medical condition. Secondary hypertension can be caused by conditions that affect your kidneys, arteries, heart or endocrine system.

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Risk Factors of COVID-19 Complications

Source : Observer Research Foundation

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Lung, Neurological, Liver & Kidney Diseases

Co-infection of COVID-19 with other infectious diseases is possible.

Reduce your risk of getting sick with COVID-19

• Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date. People older than 65 years, and those with many underlying conditions, such as those who are immunocompromised or with significant liver disease, are recommended to receive vaccinations against influenza (Flu 2020) and pneumococcal disease (PCV). Click here for Vaccination schedules (NAIS/NCIS).
  
• Do not delay getting medical care for your underlying condition because of COVID-19. AMDA International Peace Clinic has contingency MOH infection prevention protocols to protect you from getting COVID-19 if you need care for your underlying condition.
• Continue your medications and do not change your treatment plan without talking to your doctor.
• Make sure that you have at least a two-week supply of your chronic disease medications.
• Call AMDA @ Tel: 6694 1661 for a medical appointment if you have any concerns about your underlying medical conditions or if you get sick. AMDA is a PHPC-accredited medical clinic. Under the MOH Swab & Go Home programme, our doctors can do a COVID-19 PCR Swab test if you meet the MOH medical crtieria.

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Should you encounter any medical problem that you are unsure of, always consult your doctor or health care provider for assistance and medical advice.

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INTERVIEW of Dr Shigeru Suganami, Founder & President of AMDA - Association of Medical Doctors of Asia, Medical Director of AMDA International Peace Clinic with Mr Ando of JPlus Magazine Singapore (in Japanese / Part 1 of 8)

INTERVIEW with Dr Shigeru Suganami, Medical Director of AMDA International Peace Clinic (in Japanese / Part 2 of 8)

INTERVIEW with Dr Shigeru Suganami, Medical Director of AMDA International Peace Clinic (in Japanese / Part 3 of 8)

INTERVIEW with Dr Shigeru Suganami, Medical Director of AMDA International Peace Clinic (in Japanese / Part 4 of 8)

AMDA International Peace Clinic

9 Taman Serasi #01-11, Botanic Garden View

Tel : 65-6694-1661  Fax : 65-6694 1771

Email : info@amda.sg

Clinic hours:

Monday to Friday: 9am-12.30pm / 2pm-6.30pm    Saturday: 9.30am-1pm

*Last registration is 30mins before the closing time

Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

- Cashless service with most International Insurance companies and Insurance Medical cards are accepted

- Japanese, German, French & Mandarin-speaking Doctors and Medical staff.

Please contact us at Tel: 66941661 to make an appointment.

OUR MEDICAL TEAM

Dr Don Lau – Medical Director

MBBS (Monash), B Med Sc (Hons) (Monash), Dip Pract Derm (Wales, UK)

Chairperson of AMDA Singapore

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Medical Conditions Treatable with Chiropractic:  

• Head & Neck – Neckaches/ Spondylosis/ Wry Neck/ Whiplash/ Headaches/ Migraine/ Facial Palsy
• Back – Back Strain/ Slipped Disc/ Scoliosis/ Sciatica/ Spondylosis/ Spondylolisthesis/ Spondylolysis
• Shoulder – Frozen Shoulder/ Rotator Cuff Tear/ Impingement Syndrome
• Elbow – Tennis Elbow/ Golf Elbow
• Hip / Knee – Anterior Knee Pain/ Runner’s Knee/ Meniscus Injury/ Ligament Injury
• Foot – Plantar Fasciitis/ Heel Pain/ Metatarsalgia
• Joint – Arthritis/ Cartilage Wear & Tear/ Osteoarthritis
• Ligament – Sprains/ ACL Laxity/ Ankle Sprain
• Muscle – Strains/ ITB Tightness/ Hamstring Tear
• Tendons – Tendonitis/ Repetitive Strain Injury/ Tendinopathy
• Sports Injuries
• Obesity – Exercise & Meal Planning 
• Post Operation/ Hospitalization
• Fibromyalgia

Dr Lee Sao Bing – Opthalmologist (in-house Specialist)

MBBS, MMed(Ophth), FRCSEd(Ophth), MD, FAMS

Dr Pang Yoke Teen – ENT (Visiting Consultant)

FRCS (ORL), FRCS(EDIN), (FRCSGLASG), FAMS, MBBS

AMDA International Peace Clinic

Medical Services

• General Practice Family Medicine
• Minor Surgical Procedures / Laser Treatments
• Management of Chronic Diseases (Diabetes / Hypertension / Heart Disease / High Cholesterol Management)
• Chiropractic Pain Management (Joint pains, Knee Pain, Back Pain, Migraine, Sports Injuries)
• Chiropractic Shockwave Treatment / Deep Muscle Stimulator DMS Therapy
• Dermatology Treatments - Skin Problems (Eczema, Acne, Rash & Hives, Boils, Dermatitis, Pigmented or Dry Skin, Moles, Skin Tags, Corns & Calluses, Wart, Treatment of Insect Bites & Stings)
• Dermoscopy - Non-invasive Detection of Skin Cancer
• Allergies Test & Management / Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis / Asthma Management
• Vaccinations / Immunization (National Adult Immunisation Schedule / National Child Immunisation Schedule / Influenza)
• Infectious diseases & Virology (COVID-19, Dengue, Flu, Hepatitis B)
• Respiratory Medicine - Cough, Wheezing, Shortness of breath
• Eye Health / Ophthalmology (Conjunctivitis, Foreign body in the Eye)
  
• Ear Nose Throat / ENT Rhinoscopy (Nose Bleed-Epistaxis, Snoring & Sleep Apnoea, Vertigo & Dizziness, Removal of Ear Wax)
• Audiogram – Hearing test
• Personal Health (Stomach ache, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Heartburn, Treatment of Gout)
• Elderly / Senior Health (Arthritis)
• Men's Health
• Women's Health (Osteoporosis, Heavy Periods, Breast lumps, Urinary Tract Infection, Anaemia, Tremors)
• Child Health & Nutrition / Paediatrics
• Travel Health (Vaccinations / Travellers' Diarrhoea)
• Health Assessment, Screening & Management / Blood tests
• Pre-Employment check-up / Work Permit / Employment Pass / Student Pass / Driving License Check-up
• Obesity / Weight control
• Neurological Disorders / Dementia Screening
• Depression / Anxiety Management
  
• Insomnia & Stress Management

Minor Surgical Procedures :

·       Injection for Supraspinatus or Bicipital Tendonitis / Epicondylitis / Trigger finger / Plantar Fasciitis

·       Tendon Sheath Injection

·       Excision of small Skin tumours / Lipomas / Nail bed / Ear lobe cysts / Meibomian cyst

·       Removal of Skin sutures / Skin tags / Sebaceous cysts / Various foreign bodies / Corneal foreign body

·       Liquid Nitrogen Therapy

·       Treatment of Plantar Warts / Calluses / Corns / Ganglions

·       Splinters under nails

·       Olecranon and Pre-patellar Bursitis

·       Ear syringing

·       Embedded earring stud

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