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Should I Start Medication For Slight Hypertension?
Question: I have slight hypertension. I have bp machine at home and my bp hovers around 133 to 135 and bottom from 85 to 90. It rarely goes beyond 140. I checked once a week for last one year. I haven't taken any medication so far. Should I start using any medication or the levels are ok? Male 37 vegetarian software engineer. 5'10" 73 kgs
Brief Answer:
Medicines not necessary at the moment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
We don't start meditations until bp is persistently above 140/90 mmhg. So it's not necessary at the moment.
However, you should take precautions. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. If bp started staying persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week will help to keep bp lower. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
Medicines not necessary at the moment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
We don't start meditations until bp is persistently above 140/90 mmhg. So it's not necessary at the moment.
However, you should take precautions. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. If bp started staying persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week will help to keep bp lower. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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