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What Causes Rapid Increase In Weight Along With Elevated Blood Pressure?

I have several symptoms - first of all my blood pressure is extremely high although I take medication (40mg Nadolol) for it.. This morning it was at 143/93. I am feeling extremely exhausted and my whole body seems to be in pain....all my joints are hurting. I also put on 20 pounds in the last six months and I have been trying to exercise it off but it s hard because my legs and hips are hurting all the time. I am age 59, work full-time and normally can handle an hour at the gym at least 3 times a week but lately, I am doing everything I can to push myself but my legs and hips are hurting even more now. Even at 179-180, I was feeling ok but I am not over 200 pounds and I m only 5 1....I am really feeling it...but am concerned because I eat all the right things, vegetables, fruits, etc. lots of water, vitamins, and normally I am able to drop weight in about 3-4 weeks but this time, I am actually gaining and not sure why...please help.
Sat, 7 Nov 2020
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Hi,

Weight gain without obvious cause has some problem behind. You need to have an extensive check up and investigations under an expert physicians advise to find or exclude diabetes, thyroid problem, high cholesterol and cardiac involvement, type of joint problem. Needful specific management along with dietic control and suitable exercises would help.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Rapid Increase In Weight Along With Elevated Blood Pressure?

Hi, Weight gain without obvious cause has some problem behind. You need to have an extensive check up and investigations under an expert physicians advise to find or exclude diabetes, thyroid problem, high cholesterol and cardiac involvement, type of joint problem. Needful specific management along with dietic control and suitable exercises would help. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician