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Salt reduction
Hi All,
Sine I was diagnosed with high BP, Doctor asked me to do salt restriction and I went without eating salt for almost 20 days. Later I figured out it's not good to do so. I was having little bit weekness and had ORLS and got electrolytes test. It came normal. I started having salt after that. Little scared If I have had screwed my healt due to this. Advise.
Regards,
Bharath
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Use pink rock salt
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of high blood pressure.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Reduce salt intake
Do not completely stop
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Don't stop completely .. just reduce salt <4gm /day
Salt is main of sodium for other activities
Health Tips
1. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
2. Follow a balanced, low-sodium diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy.
3. Engage in regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, for at least 150 minutes per week.
4. Limit alcohol consumption and quit smoking if you smoke.
5. Manage stress through relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.
6. Take prescribed medications as directed by your doctor.
7. Maintain a healthy weight and keep your cholesterol levels in check.
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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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Dr. V H D Phanindra Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
East Godavari
Reduce salt intake
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
No added salt is the key.
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please consult for proper guidance on lifestyle modifications for hypertension
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Dr. Mounica Yarra
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
How much is your BP ?
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Decrease salt< 4 gms per day ,not complete stoppage
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Dr. Umar Saifi
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Lucknow
Decrease salt intake not stop
For further details consult
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