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Is it fine if I get tummy tuck surgery done when I have vena cava collapse?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At June 15, 2021
Reviewed AtJuly 11, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I was getting ready to get a tummy tuck surgery. But it was just discovered by my cardiologist that I have high blood pressure for a while now. He gave me medication and told me to wait for two to three months until my body adjusted. I noticed everything in my test results appears normal except for vena cava has respiratory collapse. Would that affect my surgery even if my blood pressure is normalized? I have a family history of hypertension. I am under Aracure-plus 32 and Betauno 2.5. Kindly give your opinion.

Hi,

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Vena cava collapse during inspiration is a normal finding. For blood pressure, adopt the following measures. Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Reduce fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats. Avoid stress and anxiety. Do regular moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walk for 30 minutes. Have a good night's sleep, at least eight hours for 24 hours, including at least six hours in uninterrupted night sleep. Reduce weight even if weight is within normal range. Drink plenty of water. Do deep breathing exercises and meditation. Measure BP (blood pressure) while you are relaxed. Sit for five minutes in a quiet room without talking to anyone, empty bowel and bladder before checking BP. Avoid tea or coffee 30 minutes before checking BP. Next, sit on a chair with feet on the ground, back supported, hand supported on a table, cuff at the heart's position. Check BP and repeat after five minutes again. Then check BP in other arm and repeat after five minutes. During the entire period, remain relaxed and quiet. Arm with higher BP readings is your BP. You may take at least two or more readings, and an average of readings is your actual BP. I hope this was helpful.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq
Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

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