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Hypertension with Hyperthyroidism
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I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism few months back. Aftet consulting a physician, he prescribed me "Eltroxin 50mcg".
Also, in addition to it, I got my blood pressure checked thrice before I was medicated. All of the times, it was high (approx. 150/100).
Few days back, I was having severe headache. When I checked my blood pressure, it was again high (153/100 103). Then I started monitoring my blood pressure on a daily basis, and following are the readings -
Day 1 - 153/100 103
Day 2 - 169/99 103
Day 3 - 154/90 92
Day 4 - 173/103 100
I would like to know what can be the cause for the same?
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You have mentioned hyperthyroidism and you are being treated for hypothyroidism, there seems to be a confusion there. Need to look at your reports properly. Consult me online
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Blood pressure can be increased in hypothyroidism, especially diastolic. Therapy with eltroxin may normalize the BP but not in all case.
Is there any family history? What’s your body weight.
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Wait for sometime. Keep monitoring your blood pressure. Remember if you are checking by electronic BP instrument, instrument should be at heart level.
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If obese, try to reduce your weight.
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Your blood pressure readings are constantly high you need antihypertensive.
Consult me with more history
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Dr. Deepika Kaushik
General Physician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
There is no direct relation between hypothyroidism & high BP but readings u r mentioning r definitely high at ur age . Causes can be anxiety ( as it is very common when u r locked in the the house & everybody in country is worried about the virus) or high cholesterol or family history ( genetic) .
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U may need some blood investigations also for diagnosing the cause of Hypertension
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Salt restriction , avoiding oily food & mild exercises can help.& monitor ur BP if still high u may need some mild anti hypertensive medicine. Continue eltroxin
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