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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Arterial Hypertension
Question: i have been monitoring my vitals at home for three months it averages out to 152/88 hr 101 thats notgood i think
Brief Answer:
Continue lifestyle changes and consult cardiologist if it doesn't work
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Average blood pressure of 152/88 during 3 months is already indicates Arterial hypertension.
In your age if you don't have other diseases you don't have high cardiovascular risks, so you can try lifestyle modifications. It is good that you have cut back salt and caffeine.
Also you should quit smoking if you smoke, lose weight if you are overweight, do moderate physical activity at least 4 times a week for 40 minutes.
And I would advise you blood tests for kidney (urea, creatinine), thyroid tests, serum electrolytes, fasting serum glucose for ruling out hypertension from other causes (secondary hypertension). It is desired to undergo abdomen ultrasound.
Also don't forget to check lipid levels
If after 2 months your blood pressure still > 140/90, I would advise you to consult a cardiologist for prescribing medications
Hope I could help you
Please, let me know if you have further questions
Regards,
Continue lifestyle changes and consult cardiologist if it doesn't work
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Average blood pressure of 152/88 during 3 months is already indicates Arterial hypertension.
In your age if you don't have other diseases you don't have high cardiovascular risks, so you can try lifestyle modifications. It is good that you have cut back salt and caffeine.
Also you should quit smoking if you smoke, lose weight if you are overweight, do moderate physical activity at least 4 times a week for 40 minutes.
And I would advise you blood tests for kidney (urea, creatinine), thyroid tests, serum electrolytes, fasting serum glucose for ruling out hypertension from other causes (secondary hypertension). It is desired to undergo abdomen ultrasound.
Also don't forget to check lipid levels
If after 2 months your blood pressure still > 140/90, I would advise you to consult a cardiologist for prescribing medications
Hope I could help you
Please, let me know if you have further questions
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
so basically if i understand you correctly the life style changes are a step in the right direction but i need a more assertive approach to following your recommendations and getting these tests done. this seems to be a little more serious than i thought, i thought my blood pressure was just high because i had abit of extra stresss in life. i can see where thats not the case and i thank you for your input and i will follow up with your suggestions
regards,
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regards,
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Brief Answer:
The prognosis is good
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
If you noticed that your blood pressure increased after having additional stress, there are good chances that it can be controlled with lifestyle changes and stress reduction.
So you are in the right way, just keep going and everything will be ok
Wish you good health
Regards,
The prognosis is good
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
If you noticed that your blood pressure increased after having additional stress, there are good chances that it can be controlled with lifestyle changes and stress reduction.
So you are in the right way, just keep going and everything will be ok
Wish you good health
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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