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How Can Elevated Blood Pressure Levels Be Treated?
my husband was has extremely high blood pressure...we just found this out...and he started medication today. He needs to lose a significant amount of weight and the atkins diet is one I think he could have success with. Is this diet safe for him with his blood pressure issues? his bp was 196/120
Fri, 25 May 2018
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I can understand your concern. Yes, along with that take low salt diet. Avoid pickles and other salty items. Kindly continue medications as advised and do regular follow up with physician. Watch for symptoms like giddiness, palpitations, headache.
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I can understand your concern. Yes, along with that take low salt diet. Avoid pickles and other salty items. Kindly continue medications as advised and do regular follow up with physician. Watch for symptoms like giddiness, palpitations, headache.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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