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Does Weight Gain Or Sleep Apnea Cause Hypertension?
Been taking 10mg/daily lisinopril for 2 months with little reduction in b/p. Never had b/p issues until 2 knee surgeries 2 years ago and a 10lb weight gain and a recent diagnosis of sleep apnea... Can just 10lbs cause hypertension or is the sleep apnea more likely the cause?
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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I would like to tell you that sleep apnea and high blood pressure are complications of obesity.
After knee surgery your physical activity reduces a lot and you land up in gaining weight. 10 lbs is not too much weight but decreased physical activity and age factor can cause you high blood pressure.
It's recommended for you to take low salt in your diet and take medicines regularly to control high blood pressure.
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I would like to tell you that sleep apnea and high blood pressure are complications of obesity.
After knee surgery your physical activity reduces a lot and you land up in gaining weight. 10 lbs is not too much weight but decreased physical activity and age factor can cause you high blood pressure.
It's recommended for you to take low salt in your diet and take medicines regularly to control high blood pressure.
Hope to have been helpful.
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