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I am 25 yrs old man. My height is 158cm and weight is 72kg.I have blood pressure 150/100 mmHg and pulse rate is 88 permin. Is it compulsory to take medicine? Or can I cure it naturally by proper diet and exercise? If I don't take medicine and exercise regularly then what will happen?
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Keep your BP record .do some tests like Fasting lipid profile ,tft,rft,fbs and ppbs.salt restriction ,avoid fatty and Junk foods .lifestyle modifications and weight reduction is required .In spite of everything if BP is not controlled then medicines has to be taken.
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keep bp record.can start medication and lifestyle changes. to get detailed help consult online.
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Don't jump into conclusions with single BP reading. Take multiple recordings over a week. Medicine can wait.
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low salt diet is a good beginning. weight reduction, physical activity will help. avoid smoking and drinking. further testing will be required.
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