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How to manage high blood pressure and weight?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male and weigh 308 kg. I always have a high blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg while meeting the doctor. The doctor always thought it was due to my anxiety. The echocardiogram results showed normal left ventricular size and function, LVEF 60 to 65 %, grade 1 diastolic dy... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have checked the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The echocardiography report shows mild enlargement of the left ventricle (the chamber responsible for pumping the blood to the body) due to high pressure. It is a mild enlargement an... Read Full »
I follow a healthy lifestyle; I have hypertension. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 39-year-old male who follows a healthy diet, jogs daily, and never smokes. Lately, the doctor told me I have hypertension during my routine check-up. My first reading was 150/90 mmHg, and after four days, it was 160/100 mmHg. My doctor suggested me to undergo a few blood tests. I ... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. According to the history provided by you, you have essential hypertension, which is a common chronic disease with no clear cause. But some risk factors include smoking, family history, and a stressful lifestyle. I... Read Full »