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ASK THE DOCTOR By Carl E. Hill, M. D.
near Dr. Hill: WILL HEAVY DRINKING CAUSE YOUR BLOOD PP.ESSURE TO GO UP? Mr. R. S.
Dear Mr. R. S.: Recent medical studies have shown an association between excessive alcohol consumption and elevated blood pressure. The serious complications of high blood pressure (especially strokes) also seem to be common amonq heavy drinkers. A heavy drinker is defined as one who consumes five or more drinks per day, a drink being a 12-ounce can of beer or one ounce of 80% proof whiskey, or a four-ounce glass of table wine.
The underlying cause for the rise in blood pressure due to alcohol is unknown at this time. It has been observed that when alcohol intake is stopped, the blood pressure gradually will fall to within normal levels. Resumption of drinking gradually leads to a rise in blood pressure.
It has been estimated that from 10% to as much as one third of so-called hypertensive patients may be hypertensive due to excessive consumption of alcohol. Many patients who are diagnosed as having high blood pressure do not respond to their medication because of their heavy drinkins.
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