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Suggest Ways To Control Hypertension

i have just done my labs my testosterone are coming very low as 182. i am on medication for high blood pressure. There are side effects of testosterone replacement therapy like prostate cancer, increase in HCT, sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. i am not sure i should go with the treatment or not. Kindly suggest.
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hello,

* The ways to control hypertension are

- diet control with salt restriction
- regular walking, exercises, YOGA, deep breathing
- control of blood sugar, body weight, cholesterol levels
- avoid smoking and alcohol if consuming
- medications as per the doc advise

* So far as the concerns of side effects of testosterone are there, you must discuss the pros and cons of the therapy against its advantages and side effects with the treating physician who will be assisting much better than online platform as per your case need. Do feel free to get further medical assistance through the website.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Ways To Control Hypertension

Hello, * The ways to control hypertension are - diet control with salt restriction - regular walking, exercises, YOGA, deep breathing - control of blood sugar, body weight, cholesterol levels - avoid smoking and alcohol if consuming - medications as per the doc advise * So far as the concerns of side effects of testosterone are there, you must discuss the pros and cons of the therapy against its advantages and side effects with the treating physician who will be assisting much better than online platform as per your case need. Do feel free to get further medical assistance through the website. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon