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High blood pressure medication
Hello my mothers blood pressure is 140/90.Does she require medication? If yes,which medicine and for how many days? No comorbidities.
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Check BP for a week then consult online with reports
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This needs complete evaluation.
Can't say hypertension with one reading if bp this is in border line.
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consult online for further evaluation.
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Lifestyle management
Solt restrictions
Avoid stress
Regular exercise
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
salt restriction. Check BP every day for 1 week and make a chat. After that take online consultation for better management.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
If this is a first time, start with dietary restrictions first.
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