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What Does This BP Reading Of 178/90 Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Jun 2015
Question: Hi I'm the same got a new doctor medicare does not want to pay my ER XXXXXXX 12,000.00 I only went because Internal medicine doctor told me I had to go my blood preassure was 178/90 is this typical of medicare ??
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
High blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I understand the high cost of medical care. If you do not want to go to the ER I recommend you to approach a general physician for such high blood pressure.
I usually start my patients on Amlodipine 5mg twice daily for such high blood pressure. You will also need to undergo blood tests like renal function test, urine routine, ultrasound abdomen to rule out any secondary causes of high blood pressure.

I also recommend you to

1. Exercise daily for atleast half hour a day
2. Low salt diet
3. Try to lose weight if you are over weight

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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What Does This BP Reading Of 178/90 Indicate?

Brief Answer: High blood pressure Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query I understand the high cost of medical care. If you do not want to go to the ER I recommend you to approach a general physician for such high blood pressure. I usually start my patients on Amlodipine 5mg twice daily for such high blood pressure. You will also need to undergo blood tests like renal function test, urine routine, ultrasound abdomen to rule out any secondary causes of high blood pressure. I also recommend you to 1. Exercise daily for atleast half hour a day 2. Low salt diet 3. Try to lose weight if you are over weight I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards