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Suggest Remedies For Ringing In Ears And Elevated Blood Pressure Levels
Question: I am 58 yrs old and am taking Valproic Acid (Depakote) for bi-polar disorder. In addition, I have kidney disease as a result of taking Lithium for 20 years (now on Depakote instead). My bloodpressure is avg. about 150/90 and I have louder than normal ringing in my ears. My bloodpressure has not been this high before. What should my doctor do first to make things get better?
Brief Answer:
Diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Also, weight control!.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this ringing in your ears and the elevated blood pressure.Blood pressure s initially managed wth non drugs appraoches. If these fail, then medications will be added to them. For now, start with diet modifications: Reduced salt, reduced fats and lipids, and avoid fast foods. Excess coffee is also discouraged. Exercise: You are advised too exercise at least 120mins of moderate exercise weekly. If your weight has been reported s being too much for your height, the you need to work on cutting down. Also, avoid alcohol and smoking. If these measures of blood pressure fail to control your blood pressure after 1month, medications would be added.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Also, weight control!.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this ringing in your ears and the elevated blood pressure.Blood pressure s initially managed wth non drugs appraoches. If these fail, then medications will be added to them. For now, start with diet modifications: Reduced salt, reduced fats and lipids, and avoid fast foods. Excess coffee is also discouraged. Exercise: You are advised too exercise at least 120mins of moderate exercise weekly. If your weight has been reported s being too much for your height, the you need to work on cutting down. Also, avoid alcohol and smoking. If these measures of blood pressure fail to control your blood pressure after 1month, medications would be added.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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