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Can Hypertension cause weakness in the joints?

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Can Hypertension cause weakness in the joints? Posted: 09-20-06 09:37am


Hi, i know a 46 y/p african american lawyer with a case of untreated hypertension (bp:160/100). He recently had an isolated episode of right hand and wrist weakness when trying to open a jar. I told him to see a doctor, because I think it may be related to his hypertension, but he thinks it may just be a little carpal tunnel because of his job. I was wondering what anyone though of this.

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High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, High Cholesterol Answer A Posted: 10-05-06 07:13am


High blood pressure (hypertension) can’t cause cramping, weakness, or pain in the wrist. Hypertension can cause headache, vertigo, pain in the neck or chest pain but not pain or weakness in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome, however, can cause weakness or pain in the wrist. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our High Blood Pressure and Hypertension Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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