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Hypertension
BP 138/78
i am 52 years old and i was taking tablets for hypertension. But recently my pressure went down due to dengue fever. I went for treatment and now i am cured. I had stopped taking pills for Hypertension when i got fever. Now my bp is as indicated above. Is it fine?Please consult me
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Generally it is suggested to stop medicine of hypertension in consultation with the physician. Monitor your BP regular for 8 days. Then visit a physician with the readings. He will guide you properly. Don't stop medicine on your own. If BP shuts up it may lead to stroke.
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