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High blood pressure
Hello, after delivery first baby, i have BP of 140/90 to 160/110.. Taking bp medicine.
Is it temporary bp or should continue bp tablets life long?
Pulse rate always above 100 to 120.
Taking medicine from 6 months, still high bp and high pulse is there. Echo n ecg normal.
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No need to take lifelong slowly everything will be normal. Stop if worrying
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Lifestyle modifications like weight loss,diet low in fat ad rich in fruits vegetables and low fat dairy products
Reduce the amount of salt
Exercise for 30 min daily will help in controlling BP
Monitor BP at home
Consult a doctor to adjust Bp medication
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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Kolkata
You should continue drugs for
Lowering BP with periodic follow-up.
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Monitor your Bp regularly if it is on higher side for a week after taking prescribed tablet then consult doctor for the change in dosage or change in the tablet.. before monitoring BP relax for 10 minutes..don't discontinue medication.
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Dr. Anwar Hussain
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Should change the Medicine
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May be it will stay lifelong, but don't think too far, control it right now, should modify life style
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