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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure, Foot Edema, Blurred Vision And Tinnitus
Question: I am not feeling well today which I attribute to having high BP readings. This has become more common lately and I have an appt in one week with my doctor. I am obese and 49. I have removed all salt from my diet, eating vegies and fish mostly. Today the range of BP has been from 145/100 to now 165/116 I am very concerned My feet are continually in adema and sometimes blurry vision. The ringing in my ears is not stopping. My current question is over that very High BP Do I need to go to the ER? I just took two baby aspririn and I am not alone.
Brief Answer:
BP varies in various physiological states
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. I carefully read your query.
One thing should be understood and kept in mind - blood pressure is a very variable parameter of the human organism and, in various times of the day, may be found in different figures. This is connected to the fact that some hormones reach their peak and XXXXXXX levels in various times of the day, also physical activity, psychological stress etc. The organism then reacts by elevating the blood pressure so it can cope with the stress that is posed to it. Therefore, I am not finding this very concerning, adding also the fact that you take this as a really worrisome phenomenon, which is accompanied by secretion of adrenalin (epinephrin), which also further raises the blood pressure figures. However, if you would be my patient, I would put you on a anti-hypertensive, knowing the fact that you already have taken the proper diet steps to reduce blood pressure and weight. My first choice would be in the area of a beta-blocker, such as already-perscribed metoprolol. I do not think you need to go to the emergency room. The next week's appointment seems appropriate.
I hope I was helpful with my answer. I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions.
Best regards,
Dr. Meriton
BP varies in various physiological states
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. I carefully read your query.
One thing should be understood and kept in mind - blood pressure is a very variable parameter of the human organism and, in various times of the day, may be found in different figures. This is connected to the fact that some hormones reach their peak and XXXXXXX levels in various times of the day, also physical activity, psychological stress etc. The organism then reacts by elevating the blood pressure so it can cope with the stress that is posed to it. Therefore, I am not finding this very concerning, adding also the fact that you take this as a really worrisome phenomenon, which is accompanied by secretion of adrenalin (epinephrin), which also further raises the blood pressure figures. However, if you would be my patient, I would put you on a anti-hypertensive, knowing the fact that you already have taken the proper diet steps to reduce blood pressure and weight. My first choice would be in the area of a beta-blocker, such as already-perscribed metoprolol. I do not think you need to go to the emergency room. The next week's appointment seems appropriate.
I hope I was helpful with my answer. I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions.
Best regards,
Dr. Meriton
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