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2017-03-04 09:29:58
My bf is hypertensive. This past few weeks he's been hitting 160/120. Anything he can take or eat to lower down the bp right away? He's got maintenance meds already. And we watch his diet too. But it still gets high like that. Please help. He's 48 yo
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1. Are you over weight ? What's your age, weight and height? 2. Is your lipid profile deranged ? 3. Do you take enough rest? 4. Do you take too much salt,pickle? 5. Do you eat Oily , Fatty and Fried food? 6. Do you have family history of blood pressure? 7. Do you eat outside food often ? 8. Do you have any other illnesses or take any drugs , Smoke or alcohol ? These are some of the questions that need to be answered before we initiate proper blood pressure medicines. Otherwise there is no point start medicines without proper evaluation. Private consult with me for detailed treatment protocol with medicines and dietary instructions for the same. All the best.

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