Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure

Posted on Mon, 17 Apr 2017

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Mon, 17 Apr 2017 Answered on

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Question : My husband is on high blood pressure medicine but his blood pressure has shot up to 174/82 and we can't get it to come down. Should we be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not self medicate as that can sometimes lead to sudden hypotension

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am I've gone through medical details provided by you of your husband and I understand your concern. I am Dr. Bhanu Partap and am a Cardiology practitioner.

First of all tell your husband not to be stressed and relax. I want to tell you that blood pressure management requires a holistic approach that includes following healthy lifestyle habits( daily exercise routine, healthy diet, no smoking and reduction in dietary salt intake) , regular medicine intake as prescribed by your doctor.

So make sure that along with the medicines your husband should also follow healthy lifestyle habits.

To guide you in a proper way I need to know what medicines your husband is on. So kindly provide me the details of medicines.

I'll be happy to help.

Kind Regards
Dr, Bhanu Partap

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