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High Blood Pressure
Yesterday, I felt sight headache. I went to the doctor and checked my Bp. It reads 160/90. After 4 hours, it reads 140/100. Doctor asks me to take rest and come back today. I have gone to the doctor and check it. It reads 150/100. He suggests that I should take medicine. And asked for CBC, Lipid Profile and SGPT and SGOT test. The result is awaited.
Please suggest me..
Is it good to take medicine?
Is the medicine, habit forming ?
Please suggest further treatment plan ?
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Regular check up bp monitor
Avoid salty diet
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This is young hypertension, we have to rule out secondary causes, if you want help connect
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**Dear Patient,**
Your blood pressure readings (160/90, 140/100, and 150/100) indicate **Stage 2 Hypertension**, which requires prompt attention. Given your age (34 years) and symptoms like headache, it’s crucial to address this early to prevent long-term complications (e.g., heart disease, kidney damage).
Key Recommendations:**
1. **Medication:**
- Yes, it is advisable to start antihypertensive medication as prescribed by your doctor. These are **not habit-forming** but essential to control your BP and reduce risks.
- Do not stop or adjust doses without consulting your doctor.
2. **Lifestyle Changes:**
- Reduce salt intake, avoid processed foods, and maintain a balanced diet (rich in fruits/vegetables).
- Exercise regularly (30 mins/day, e.g., walking, swimming).
- Limit alcohol, quit smoking, and manage stress (e.g., yoga, meditation).
3. **Tests & Follow-up:**
- Await your CBC, Lipid Profile, and SGPT/SGOT results to rule out underlying conditions (e.g., diabetes, liver/kidney issues).
- Monitor BP daily and maintain a log.
4. **Further Treatment Plan:**
- Your doctor may adjust medication based on test results.
- Regular follow-ups are necessary to assess progress.
*Urgent Advice:**
Hypertension at your age needs **personalized care**. I strongly recommend scheduling a **detailed consultation with me** to tailor a plan for your specific needs.
**Contact me on WhatsApp for further guidance:**
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connect for medications
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To save your self u need to take medicine. You r asking habit forming, without medicine u Mey got stroke forgot this n That n go for test n aeap n your treating doctor start treatment.
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You might need a low dose of medicine
With that some lifestyle changes are also required
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You don't have much choice.
With this type of BP readings you have to take the antihypertensive medicine.
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The BP readings are above normal range, indicating that you have hypertension.Initially you can try to reduce the salt intake, increase the potassium intake, using lots of fruits and vegetables, physical activity for 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week for a month or two before you start pharmacological treatment.
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You have to start medicine in a low dose. There is no habituation risk. Only thing is watch for any side effects.
Quit smoking/ alcohol use, try to avoid stress.
Do some pranayam regularly.
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Take tablet in morning and monitor B.P for 2 to 3 days both morning and evening for optimising the dose.
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Dr. Jyothika Vucha
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1 yrs exp
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Start measuring BP regularly and if it is still hing and above 140/90 it would be better to start medication as well as diet and lifestyle modifications to keep you healthy
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Connect
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Kindly connect
Will help you.
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Salt restricted diet.
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Decrease salt intake , control on fried food and do workouts
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Amit Vishen
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15 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Is there vomiting or nausea with headache or any chest heaviness/ chest pain if yes get ECG STAT
Meanwhile take 1 gm PCM and Tab Amlodipine 5mg only one dose stat till You get evaluated by Doctor. High BP with headache can be due to physical Exertion, CVA, ACS
ALSO can be due to Blocked sinus and pain..
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal plan
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Brisk walk 30 minutes per day.
Diabetic diet.
Salt restriction less than 5g per day.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history. Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes it's better for you to start medication
Consult available now
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Low salt diet and yoga will suffice
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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