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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Headache

Hi my mum is 65 years old and she does suffer from high blood pressure. Yesterday she complained about having a headache and this morning one of her eyes was blood shot. I took her blood pressure and it was 180 over 101. She said she is feeling fine but is it worth her going to the hospital
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Brief:
She does need urgent attention.

Detailed:

Hello,

Thanks for Writing to Health Care Magic and putting trust in us regarding your Health related query.
I am Dr. Saleha and I have read your message in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in this.

Normal blood pressure reading is less than 160/100 , your mother had a high blood pressure reading , 180/101 is pretty high she might feel ok with that but it is not going to be good for her long term health , sustained blood pressure this high may cause damage to heart, brain kidneys ,eyes and many vital organs.

Yes you have to see the doctor as soon as possible and keep a good check at her BP make a BP chart of 3-5 days to show your doctor before and after starting blood pressure medication this will help the doctor to optimize the dosage.

There are a few things to take care of.
A) Lower salt intake.
B) Avoiding mental stress.
C) Avoiding caffeine, tea, coffee and other mental stimulants.
D) Avoiding anger.
E) Avoiding saturated fat specially animal fat and using oil and that too in as low as possible quantity.
Don't worry everything should be fine


I hope this answers your question.If you have more questions, I am happy to answer.
Wish you lasting health.

Regards.

Dr.Saleha Saeed.
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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Headache

Brief: She does need urgent attention. Detailed: Hello, Thanks for Writing to Health Care Magic and putting trust in us regarding your Health related query. I am Dr. Saleha and I have read your message in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in this. Normal blood pressure reading is less than 160/100 , your mother had a high blood pressure reading , 180/101 is pretty high she might feel ok with that but it is not going to be good for her long term health , sustained blood pressure this high may cause damage to heart, brain kidneys ,eyes and many vital organs. Yes you have to see the doctor as soon as possible and keep a good check at her BP make a BP chart of 3-5 days to show your doctor before and after starting blood pressure medication this will help the doctor to optimize the dosage. There are a few things to take care of. A) Lower salt intake. B) Avoiding mental stress. C) Avoiding caffeine, tea, coffee and other mental stimulants. D) Avoiding anger. E) Avoiding saturated fat specially animal fat and using oil and that too in as low as possible quantity. Don t worry everything should be fine I hope this answers your question.If you have more questions, I am happy to answer. Wish you lasting health. Regards. Dr.Saleha Saeed.