Is hypertension hereditary?

I experience serious headaches and have a BP of 150/100mHg which is said to be hereditary. Can I use amilodipine and aspirin for the serious headache? -Ahmed, Kaduna Generally speaking hypertension is not hereditary, but we say it is familial. That is, there is an increase risk of first-degree relative of hypertensive patients to develop […]

I experience serious headaches and have a BP of 150/100mHg which is said to be hereditary. Can I use amilodipine and aspirin for the serious headache?

-Ahmed, Kaduna

Generally speaking hypertension is not hereditary, but we say it is familial. That is, there is an increase risk of first-degree relative of hypertensive patients to develop it. When you say a disease is hereditary, it means it can be passed from one generation to another. This is not the case with hypertension. Something like sickle cell disease is hereditary.

Concerning the amilodipine, it is one of the drugs being recommended for hypertension. If you are an ulcer patient avoid taking amilodipine for headache. But I will advise you to consult a cardiologist or your family physician for appropriate drugs for medication.

Clomid in midst for irregular menses

I was placed on clomid about four months to be taken from 2nd to 7th day of my period. However, I have been battling with irregular period for three months now. Last month it started on 23rd and I spotted for five days before a heavy for two weeks. I am confused, what do I do?

-Kuyet – Abuja

Before taking clomid it is better for your menses to be regular first. Also take note the dose for clomid is usually for five days either day 2 to day 6 or day 3 to day 7. The irregular menses is what we call oligomenorrhea , that is normal menses but longer interval, you can start on the second day of your next menses. See a gynaecologist.

Also remember that anytime you are taking clomid, there should be follicular tracking. This will help to know whether there is adequate stimulation or not and also advise on timed intercourse.

Non–whitish semen

My hubby ejaculation is not whitish for some years now. What diet or drug can I give him to correct this.

-Appeh

Concerning the semen that is not whitish you may need to do culture and treat if need be.