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High Blood Pressure
My wife's (46 yrs) BP always remains above 140/90. Yesterday it was 159/100 and pulse 100. Her feet are always swelled near the ankle. She has family history of hypertension.
Please advise.
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Repaet BP at 2 more occasions if bp is still high she need to start medicines
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High blood pressure will cause kidney problems. As per her history if ankle swelling, please do renal function blood test. Bp tablets need to be corrected accordingly.
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Need to see and ask more queries to proceed for prescription.
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Dr. Prabakaran J
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Chennai
You know very well about the importance of BO as you are frequently monitoring. Also you are seeing a swelling over leg it is an another indication of its severity and multi system involvement. Research is enough pl.take a proper consultation with nearby drs
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