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High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is caused when the blood flowing in the arteries exert more pressure on the walls of the arteries. The normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels and organs like brain, kidney, heart, and eyes.

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I have had high blood pressure, blurred vision, and giddiness. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have had high blood pressure, blurred vision, and giddiness. Cholesterol and sugar were normal. ECG showed variation. The heart pumping rate is low. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are some nonspecific changes in ECG (electrocardiogram). It is advised that blood pressure be controlled with medicines and lifestyle modifications. Do regular exercise, consume a Mediterranean diet, and refrain from smoking and al...  Read Full »

Is my brother's severe leg pain related to his high blood pressure?

Query: Hi doctor,My 39-year-old brother has been experiencing high blood pressure, consistently measuring above 160/110 mmHg, for the past eight years. He is not currently on any medication but engages in workouts twice a week. Recently, he has noticed the presence of blue vein-like markings in both of his...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest he follow the below-mentioned tips to control blood pressure: Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Limit fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats. Manage and reduce stress a...  Read Full »

I intermittently suffer from high BP. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34 year old. I have high BP condition. I am using Nebivolol 2.5 mg twice daily. Usually, my BP shows normal values less than 120/80 mmHg, but sometimes, I get BP over 150/100 mmHg. Today morning when I checked, it was 160/110 mmHg. I am very scared. After an hour it reduced to ...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The BP (blood pressure) may fluctuate with conditions such as during stress, and during an illness, the BP may be raised. If it occurs occasionally, there is no need for any other medicine. I advise you to manage your BP without medicines as much as possible because y...  Read Full »

Can I reduce my hypertension by consuming green tea and avoiding allopathic medicines?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I am on hypertension medication (Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide 150 mg/12.5 mg). My cardiologist suggested doing a CT scan for my heart, and the report says that I have atherosclerosis in one of my coronary arteries. So he prescribed me Aspirin after that. Because of...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some of the non-pharmacological measures to control blood pressure are given here. Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt in the diet. Reduce fatty foods, junk foods, and saturated fats. Avoid stress and anxiety. Do regular moderate-intensity exercise, such ...  Read Full »

I have high blood pressure even though I am taking medication. How can I improve?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53-year-old male with a height of 5.28 feet and a weight of 82 kgs. I have been experiencing high blood pressure, and I am currently on Tablet Telmi H 40 mg. I would like to get proper treatment for the cause. I am allergic to tablet Penicillin and Sulfa medications. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. To control your blood pressure, please do the following: Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake. Improve your diet and avoid junk foods. Avoid stress and anxiety. Drink plenty of water. Do regular exercise. Have a pro...  Read Full »

Please suggest tips to reduce my overweight.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30 year old female overweight for my age because I am 147 pounds. I am currently experiencing high blood pressure and my BP is 140/100 mmHg. I just want to know what should I take?   Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Measures to control BP (blood pressure). Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in diet. Reduce fatty foods, junk foods, saturated fats. Avoid stress and anxiety. Do regular moderate intensity exercise such as brisk walk for 30 minutes. Have proper night s...  Read Full »

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