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Suggest Treatment For High BP And Light Headedness
39 Years of age, 5'9 in height and 200 lbs and I have high blood pressure and my daily readings usually are around 140/89 Pulse 72, but now I am 4 weeks pregnant and my readings are around 117/80 pulse 68. And I am experiencing lightheadedness. Is this normal?
Hello, Blood pressure looks fine. For light headedness, you should get hemoglobin levels done. Have regular food. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding excessive fatty, oily food. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week as there are chances that pregnancy will increase the bp. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once..
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Suggest Treatment For High BP And Light Headedness
Hello, Blood pressure looks fine. For light headedness, you should get hemoglobin levels done. Have regular food. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding excessive fatty, oily food. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week as there are chances that pregnancy will increase the bp. If bp is persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once..