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Hypertension during pregnancy
I m 33 weeks pregnant with chronic hypertension. I m taking alphadopa L 100 mg twice daily from starting. My bp remains 130/85 on an average. Recently my bp shoots up to 140/100. Doc advised me to add gravidol 100 mg twice daily. Now my bp remain ok 125/85 during daytime but suddenly rise in night and early moring upto 140/96. I m afraid what to do now? Want to cross atleast 37 weeks and prepared for c section? I m going for walk about 1 hr in morning and half hour in evening. Taking food less in salt with whole grains and salads. Please advice me what should i do?
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Dr. Kokila Das
Infertility Specialist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Hi..hypertension is one of the medical disorders in pregnancy which has its own course during pregnancy. It does have dangerous effect on health if not managed well. YOU ARE A HIGH RISK PREGNANCU. STICK TO YOUR DOCTORS ADVISE.EVEN IF U CROSS 35 WEEKS THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH IN WORST CASES.ALL THE BEST.
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