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Does Blood Pressure Cause Weight Gain?
Am Male 45 and developed Blood Pressure since last 6 months with some cholestrol problems too. was given AMLOGARD2.5,TARGIT40 and ROSUVAS10 daily.However am gaining weight ...face seems swollen especially around eyes...have body pain especially at joints and am generally feeling lazy or lethargic. What should I do to avoid all this.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
Hi thanks for posting your query on health care magic.
Weight gain in your case can be an indirect effect of blood pressure exerted on kidneys.
Kidneys under this effect cannot efficiently loose excess salt and water from the body.
In such circumstances retention of salt and water can lead to weight gain.
Consider dose modification of your blood pressure medications.
Drugs like Frusemide can help to loose excess water.
Consult your Nephrologist for further queries.
Thank you,
Take care
Weight gain in your case can be an indirect effect of blood pressure exerted on kidneys.
Kidneys under this effect cannot efficiently loose excess salt and water from the body.
In such circumstances retention of salt and water can lead to weight gain.
Consider dose modification of your blood pressure medications.
Drugs like Frusemide can help to loose excess water.
Consult your Nephrologist for further queries.
Thank you,
Take care
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