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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Hypertension

I have hypertension. I have never had hypertension before and was shocked to know about non medicinal alternatives to significantly lower my blood pressure to what it used to be which was about 126/70. I went to the doctor and it was any where from 171/65 to 145/70 each time I go to the doctor. I am confused as to how this can be.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Regarding your concern, I would explain that these high blood pressure values at the doctor's office could be related to White Coat Syndrome, which is caused by the fear and anxiety when consulting with the doctor.

Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently during the day (in sitting position, after 10 minutes of total relax) and take note of those values for a week. If your blood pressure values are most of the time within the normal ranges (below 130/90mm Hg), there is nothing to worry about.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka

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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Hypertension

Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that these high blood pressure values at the doctor s office could be related to White Coat Syndrome, which is caused by the fear and anxiety when consulting with the doctor. Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values frequently during the day (in sitting position, after 10 minutes of total relax) and take note of those values for a week. If your blood pressure values are most of the time within the normal ranges (below 130/90mm Hg), there is nothing to worry about. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka