Hypertension Tests Guidance

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Asked for Male, 25 Years

I am currently under medications for Hpertension for the past 5 years. Currently taking Zilance 40 and Ciplar 10. The random blood pressure reading is 140/100 and goes to around 160/100 at times. Current symptoms include excessive sweating, palpitations, anxiety, headaches, flushing and fatigueness. My ECG test and Kidney Renal Doplar tests are normal. Today I have been prescribed for Metanephrine and VMA 24 hours urine tests by the cardiologist. I am also on anti-psychotic medications for depression for the past 10 years. Need your advise and guidance on the tests prescribed.

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Dr. Alok Kumar

General Physician 20 yrs exp Delhi

Tests are to find the cause of disease u should continue medicine and start exercise and diet control

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Dr. Harshal Arun Pawade Cardiologist 14 yrs exp Jalgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harshal Arun Pawade

Cardiologist 14 yrs exp Jalgaon

Which antipsychotic medications are you taking? Go ahead with tests.