
Suggest Treatment For Hypertension In An Elderly Person

My question is what is this condition called? I have never heard of someone reacting to too much salt like this.
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that there are two conditions which could cause a similar clinical scenario:
-a fluid overload (body fluid retention). This could be related to heart failure, kidney disorder or a metabolic disorder.
-a food allergy, induced by a specific food that would lead to feet, hands and throat, which would be a medical emergency.
Anyway, you should know that no one of the above conditions could not fully explain this symptomatology and some of his symptoms may be mixed up with some fantasy or changes in his perception.
But these values of blood pressure are really high and you need to consult him with a doctor.
I recommend you to closely monitor his blood pressure different times during the day for some days and refer those values to his attending physician. Besides a careful physical examination, some tests are necessary to be done:
- a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound to examine his cardiac function
- a chest X ray study
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, thyroid hormone levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood osmolarity, blood electrolytes and fasting glucose).
Allergy tests may be needed if suspicions of a possible allergy reaction (not related to salt intake)are raised.
Hope to have been of help!
Feel free to ask any other questions, whenever you need!
Wishing all the best for this New Year!
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri

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