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How To Reduce Blood Pressure?

My blood pressure is spiking right now. What can I do to settle it back down? I'm not being treated for high BP as its usually 104/74, but I have had 3 times In the last 2 weeks when it has spiked to 144/94. I'm feeling that same discomfort again now. How can I bring it back down if I don't have and meds?
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern. Your blood pressure values are not so concerning for an urgent acute therapy.

As you have no medications you can try eating garlic and drinking a glass of home prepares lemon juice. It will help.

I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure (after 15min of ceasing any physical activity) for a week.

As a doctor, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray and some lab tests (like a routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels) to exclude secondary causes of high blood pressure.

I would also advise some tips for your lifestyle which help reduce blood pressure:
- modify your diet : avoid caffeine intake and reduce salt intake
-have a lot of physical activity and yoga.
- reduce your weight if you are overweight.


Hope to have been of help!

Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri



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How To Reduce Blood Pressure?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern. Your blood pressure values are not so concerning for an urgent acute therapy. As you have no medications you can try eating garlic and drinking a glass of home prepares lemon juice. It will help. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure (after 15min of ceasing any physical activity) for a week. As a doctor, I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray and some lab tests (like a routine blood test, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose, blood electrolytes, thyroid hormone levels) to exclude secondary causes of high blood pressure. I would also advise some tips for your lifestyle which help reduce blood pressure: - modify your diet : avoid caffeine intake and reduce salt intake -have a lot of physical activity and yoga. - reduce your weight if you are overweight. Hope to have been of help! Best wishes, Dr. Iliri