Blood pressure

2026-07-22 08:18:22
These days my BP range from 115-122/82-90. Can I fix my diastolic blood pressure without medication?
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Salt restriction 30 min walking daily Don't worry so much because its just in the borderline

Answered2026-07-23 16:28:39

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Yes. You can fix your diastolic BP without medication. You need to put efforts for the same from your side. 1. Regular exercise -aerobic and cardiac 2. Regular sleep wake cycle 3. Stress management 4. Salt restriction 5. DASH diet

Answered2026-07-23 12:54:06

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90 is higher side of normal.  Just follow life style measures to prevent acceleration.

Answered2026-07-23 09:58:26

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Blood pressure reading of 120/90 mmHg falls into Stage 2 Hypertension, driven entirely by your diastolic number (the bottom number). Because your top number (systolic) is perfectly normal at 120, this specific pattern is known as Isolated Diastolic Hypertension (IDH). IDH is most common in young to middle-aged adults and is highly linked to metabolic factors like elevated stress, body weight, or high sodium intake. Because your systolic pressure is already optimal, your goal is to specifically relax your peripheral blood vessels to bring that bottom number under 80 mmHg. You can aggressively target this without medication through several specific lifestyle shifts: You can do the following: Isometric Exercises: While aerobic exercise is great, studies show that isometric exercises—like holding a wall seat or a plank for 2-minute intervals—are uniquely powerful at lowering diastolic pressure. When you release the hold, blood vessels rapidly dilate. Targeted Potassium Boosting: Potassium actively eases the physical tension within your blood vessel walls. Unless you have kidney issues, aim for potassium-rich choices daily. Swap a standard snack for an avocado, a banana, or a handful of unsalted pumpkin seeds. Strict Sodium Reduction: Excess sodium pulls water into your bloodstream, inflating the baseline pressure in your arteries between heartbeats. Read labels carefully to limit sodium to 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams per day, and completely avoid processed meats, canned soups, and frozen meals. While a 90 mmHg diastolic reading is a signal to start making daily changes, it is not an immediate emergency on its own. However, you should seek prompt medical attention: 1. if that bottom number spikes to 120 mmHg or higher 2. if your current readings are ever accompanied by severe headaches, chest pain, dizziness, or blurry vision. Please share if you have a family history of high blood pressure, or if you regularly consume caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco products.

Answered2026-07-23 05:39:46

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-07-22 19:39:42

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Anything in this range is normal.

Answered2026-07-22 16:55:52

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Your BP is normal to mildly elevated. You can often lower the diastolic BP without medication by reducing salt, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress, and sleeping well. Continue monitoring your BP regularly.

Answered2026-07-22 16:35:37

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Your Bp is in the normal range.how old are you ?any diabetes ir high cholesterol or high bmi?
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You can fix your diastolic Bp by 1 reducing weight Eat’more vegetables and fruits if not diabetic Avoid pickles and high salt food Do Exercise for 20 minutes daily for 5 days a week Stop smoking and alcohol Reduce stress by breathing exercise And yoga Meditation helps Sleep for 7 to 8 hrs a day check your Bp daily in the morning for 2 weeks and see if diastolic bp is reducing Check your sugar and cholesterol and control it by diet or medication If any thyroid problem present correct it

Answered2026-07-22 15:45:46

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Salt restricted diet and regular walking or exercise.

Answered2026-07-22 14:51:30

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

Answered2026-07-22 14:41:32

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Reduce salt in diet

Answered2026-07-22 14:38:44

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Restrict salt in diet

Answered2026-07-22 14:28:16

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Low salt diet add walk.

Answered2026-07-22 14:09:22

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Yes

Answered2026-07-22 13:41:26

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Diastolic blood pressure in this range can be managed by changing your diet habits especially salt restriction, including physical activity for 30 minutes a day for 4-6 months

Answered2026-07-22 13:30:46

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Its normal ,no worry.

Answered2026-07-22 13:24:35

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Its already fine... dont panick

Answered2026-07-22 13:17:15

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-07-22 13:13:34

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No need to worry It’s fine

Answered2026-07-22 13:12:53

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Your bp is in normal limit

Answered2026-07-22 17:19:39

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult Will help you

Answered2026-07-22 16:31:19

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Do Exercise regularly.  Avoid oily and spicy food. Take low salt diet.

Answered2026-07-22 16:17:53

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Avoid high salt diet

Answered2026-07-22 14:10:35

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Yes. Your Diastolic Blood Pressure is just above normal and can be completely managed with proper 'DASH' diet i.e., Fruits and Vegetables, low fat Diary and Brisk Walking for 30 min every day or Strength training atleast 2 times/ week.
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Answered2026-07-22 13:48:40

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Yes u definitely can … low salt diet and lifestyle modifications.. although ur diastolic bp is only marginally high .. kindly also get done thyroid profile

Answered2026-07-22 13:24:20

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