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My Dad's blood pressure is frequently above 130 diastolic below 70 to 80 systolic at home but whenever we visit hospital the BP shoots up to 180/85 or 185/90. Should he start with BP medicine? Is it true that BP medicine has to be taken lifelong? Can i go for homeopathy? He is on Crestor 10 medication for high LDL which is now under control. Please suggest.
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Don't worry.
Do BP charting 3 times in a day for 5 day's ( make a note of it).
Increase in bp in hospital is white coat hypertension( due to stress of being in hospital).
Bp at this age should be below 140/ 90 mm of hg.
If it's below this then no need to worry much
You must be using a digital bp apparatus so take ready for 3 times every time ok.( Not so accurate that's why)
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consult me after you do the bp charting for 5 day's.
Health Tips
1. Reduce salt intake.
2. Fallow DASH diet ( can google it and decide what can you eat then plan) will help
3. Avoid spicy and oily food.
4. Have low cholesterol diet.
6. Drink plenty of water.
7. Avoid unnecessary stress.
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Better put a BP chart for him.
Daily 3 times in various positions ( sitting, lying down, after mild exercise) for 5 days
And show the chart to your doctor or upload online in practo for better understanding and treatment advice
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There is something known as "White Coat hypertension". As the name implies whenever the patient sees someone with a White Coat his BP shoots up.
The answer is to get the patient admitted for 2 days. His BP will be checked by a variety of people.
You have make your own decision if you want to go for Homeopathy.
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