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How To Keep Blood Pressure Level Under Control?
Question: Hello doctor , My name is XXXX and my age is 26 (Male.) I went to gastrologist on 11 XXXXXXX for some issue, there he checked my BP and it was 100-150 (9.00. p.m) and he suggested to check BP daily . from 12 th i checked daily :-
12June- ( 1 .00 p.m) - 80-135
13th June- ( 1.30 p.mm)- 95-135
14th June- (2.00 p.m)- 100 -150
I am bit confused , my BMI is 31.8 and my weight is 90.6.
What should i do to reduce it to normal level.
12June- ( 1 .00 p.m) - 80-135
13th June- ( 1.30 p.mm)- 95-135
14th June- (2.00 p.m)- 100 -150
I am bit confused , my BMI is 31.8 and my weight is 90.6.
What should i do to reduce it to normal level.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A patient is diagnosed to be suffering from high blood pressure if there is blood pressure more than 140/ 90 mm Hg recorded on 3 consecutive days. The blood pressure must be recorded after at least 30 minutes of rest and in the same position, by the same person and using the same instrument which must be calibrated. Your recordings are not the same on all 3 days.
The first thing I would like to know is if you report a high BP even when recorded after 30 minutes of rest at home. This is important as some individuals repeatedly record a falsely high BP in the doctors clinic and this is called white coat hypertension.
Certain life style modifications may be incorporated in to your daily routine if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure as following:
1. Include healthy diet.
2. Limit salt intake in foods (no extra salt).
3. Maintain fitness and control your weight.
4. Control alcohol intake and stop smoking.
5. Manage stress and practice relaxation techniques in breathing.
6. Monitor your blood pressure at home using a digital BP monitor and record after at least 30 minutes of rest.
7. Control anger.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A patient is diagnosed to be suffering from high blood pressure if there is blood pressure more than 140/ 90 mm Hg recorded on 3 consecutive days. The blood pressure must be recorded after at least 30 minutes of rest and in the same position, by the same person and using the same instrument which must be calibrated. Your recordings are not the same on all 3 days.
The first thing I would like to know is if you report a high BP even when recorded after 30 minutes of rest at home. This is important as some individuals repeatedly record a falsely high BP in the doctors clinic and this is called white coat hypertension.
Certain life style modifications may be incorporated in to your daily routine if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure as following:
1. Include healthy diet.
2. Limit salt intake in foods (no extra salt).
3. Maintain fitness and control your weight.
4. Control alcohol intake and stop smoking.
5. Manage stress and practice relaxation techniques in breathing.
6. Monitor your blood pressure at home using a digital BP monitor and record after at least 30 minutes of rest.
7. Control anger.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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