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I Think I Have Secondary Hypertension As It S Onset

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Posted on Thu, 13 Jul 2023
Question: i think i have secondary hypertension as it's onset was very sudden (I am 65), my bp is very high 185/90, doc keeps upping bp med (beso something) but this has had no lowering, just has given me bad edema in the ankles, no historyof hypertension. This has just been since oct 2017 when i became very ill, anemia requiring 2 transfusions, lost over 50 pounds in 2 months despite having tremendous appetite and eating much more than normal. no diagnosis despite labs , procedures, test after test--no bleeding, no cancer, no infections, nothing. high neutrophils remain very high a year later (89 manual). now doctgors afre accusing me of a eatring disorder, and i feel like if they write thw weight l;oss ocff to that they will be missing the real cause. What is your take on all this?l                          
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Could have renal parenchymal disease or Cushing's syndrome

Detailed Answer:

Hi

After hearing your history you could have renal parenchymal disease or Cushing's syndrome


Would advise you to do CT scan abdomen and urine and blood test to see hormone cortisol level in your blood and urine.

In cushing's syndrome it is high

Regards


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (4 hours later)
could i have a nephrologist (?) look over my labs and medical info and see what they say?
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consult a nephrologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Sure you can consult a nephrologist to look over your lab reports


Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (19 minutes later)
so how do i go about redirecting my question and my labs?
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can close this thread

Detailed Answer:
Hi

You can close this thread

And ask a question to nephrologist as speciality


Regards
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I Think I Have Secondary Hypertension As It S Onset

Brief Answer: Could have renal parenchymal disease or Cushing's syndrome Detailed Answer: Hi After hearing your history you could have renal parenchymal disease or Cushing's syndrome Would advise you to do CT scan abdomen and urine and blood test to see hormone cortisol level in your blood and urine. In cushing's syndrome it is high Regards