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Mild Hypertension BP
I have been checking my BP (via sphygmomanometer) and most of the time it is coming as mild Hypertension {Avg reading: Left hand (140, 85), Right hand (135, 80)}
Sometimes reading differ a lot in left and right right (reading by right hand always comes less than left hand's).
My diet is pretty good (including fast food once a week).
My height: 5'8 and weight: 68kg
Please provide your guidance on the same.
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Nothing to worry. Keep a weekly check on the BP.
Follow DASH diet.
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Correct measurement of bp in the higher reading side ,with average of 2 readings taken 1 minute apart is considered.
The home measured BP if it's more than 135/85 on different days is considered as hypertension.
If you fall under the above category ,for next 6 months you should try diet modification with restrictions salt intake, plenty of salads fruits and vegetables plus exercise for 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week.
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Since you are only 26 and your BMI is being normal ,get your blood test ECG done
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Its normal reading
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Baseline investigations, chest x ray , ecg , echo to begin with. Check BP supine & sitting early in the morning.
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Salt restricted diet. Your weight.?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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