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Hypertension
Measured blood pressure is around 150/80 mmHg for second consecutive week.
What should I do ??
Should I start medicine??
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I would like to know what symptoms lead u to measure the blood pressure! Usually if u don't have any comorbidity then u should meet a good physician before classifying urself hypertensive!!
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u should not worry at this moment and u should definitely meet a physician for proper evaluation!
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Your BP readings measured on different days is more than 140/90 -, indicates stage 2 hypertension.
I assume you have measured BP using upper arm digital bp apparatus taking morning and evening readings ,with proper blood pressure measurement protocols.
With life style modification and diet modification if your BP is brought under 140/90 you may not require medicine immediately
Next Steps
Get your blood investigation that includes CBC renal profile liver function test lipid profile glucose levels and hba1c, thyroid functions , ECG tracing and echo as you are only 31 years
Health Tips
your BMI is being higher weight reduction is important
reduce salt intake
avoid fatty foods smoking and alcohol consumption
use fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
exercise for 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week
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Proper history is required before prescribing any advice... Most of the time obesity or a bad lifestyle is responsible, so first treatment is lifestyle modification.
Follow this advice till i see you...
Basic lifestyle modifications are
1. Maintain normal weight for adults (body mass index 20 to 24 kg/m2).
2. Reduce salt intake to < 6 g NaCl or <2.4 g Na+/day
3. Limit smoking and alcohol consumption, if any
4. Engage in regular aerobic physical exercise (brisk walking rather than weightlifting) for 45 minutes per day, ideally on most days of the week but at least on five days of the week.
5. Consume only 2 or 3 meals in a day without any sugar or sugary foods. It must include fresh low carbohydrate fruit and vegetables
6. Reduce the intake of trans and saturated fats.
7. Stop all kinds of sugars and sugary food
8. Add green vegetables and coloured vegetables in your diet
9. Add healthy fats in adequate quantity
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Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Founder, Diet Plus Minus
(Your Diet Your Doctor)
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You need lifestyle modifications first
Next time you measure if bp is above normal then you can start medication
Till then calm yourself meditate , exercise
Do some cardio type workout
Decrease salt and spice intake
Increase fibre intake
Health Tips
drink plenty of fluids
buttermilk and coconut water will help control your blood pressure
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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