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How To Control High Blood Pressure?
Hi, I am 31 years old, yesterday I took my blood pressure and the reading was 147/93. I have previously had high blood pressure but am not on any medication. How dangerous is a reading that high, and what are simple ways to help control high blood pressure.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that high blood pressure in young age should be managed with lifestyle modification initially that includes
-low dietary salt intake
- stop junk food
- stop smoking/alcohol ( if you do )
- brisk walk of 40 min daily
- decrease your weight if you are obese
Make these changes in your routine for 3 month period. If even after this you BP stays more than 140/90 then you will require medicine to control your blood pressure.
Hopefully this has answered your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Navneet Mahajan
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that high blood pressure in young age should be managed with lifestyle modification initially that includes
-low dietary salt intake
- stop junk food
- stop smoking/alcohol ( if you do )
- brisk walk of 40 min daily
- decrease your weight if you are obese
Make these changes in your routine for 3 month period. If even after this you BP stays more than 140/90 then you will require medicine to control your blood pressure.
Hopefully this has answered your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Navneet Mahajan
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