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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels?

By B/P is to high.....160 /98....I REALLY do not want to take med. ...and ...deal with the side effects... I would rather go with supplements if I can. I am 68 NOt on any meds......do take supplements Have VERY limited salt. Diet : high intake of veg./ fish/ chicken.....not fried still work ....up to 36 hrs a week
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hello I have read through your question and can understand your concern. 168/98 BP is quite high but it can be controlled by proper medications. I would suggest you to get a complete blood profile including sodium potassium level. Also get your Blood urea nitrogen profile done to know if your kidney s are functioning properly. We have to first diagnose if your hypertension is age related due to hardening of arteries or there is any other reason to it. Also I would suggest a lipid profile . There are many hypertensives available which will be prescribed by your physician depending on the above reports. These antihypertensive s will help to bring down your Blood pressure and mostly have no side effects. A hypertensive can be chosen for which suits you the best. I hope that answers your question. If you want to ask any other questions please feel free to write. stay healthy.
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels?

Hello I have read through your question and can understand your concern. 168/98 BP is quite high but it can be controlled by proper medications. I would suggest you to get a complete blood profile including sodium potassium level. Also get your Blood urea nitrogen profile done to know if your kidney s are functioning properly. We have to first diagnose if your hypertension is age related due to hardening of arteries or there is any other reason to it. Also I would suggest a lipid profile . There are many hypertensives available which will be prescribed by your physician depending on the above reports. These antihypertensive s will help to bring down your Blood pressure and mostly have no side effects. A hypertensive can be chosen for which suits you the best. I hope that answers your question. If you want to ask any other questions please feel free to write. stay healthy.