Q. How can a hypertensive 43-year-old moderate blood pressure that has been consistently high?
Hello doctor,
I am a 43-year-old female. I have recently been diagnosed with hypertension, and my blood pressure readings consistently exceed the recommended range. I am interested in understanding how lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise, and stress, may be contributing to my hypertension. What specific changes can I make to address these issues? In some cases, medication is recommended to manage hypertension. Can you provide information on the available medications, their benefits, potential side effects, and how they work to lower blood pressure? How should I go about monitoring my blood pressure at home, and what should I consider when tracking my readings?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Increasing sodium in the diet increases blood pressure. Consume a low salt diet such as the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) diet and Mediterranean diet, do regular exercise, and avoid stress. Stress increases stress hormones, which increase BP (blood pressure). In some cases, medication is recommended to manage hypertension. If lifestyle measures do not normalize blood pressure, then medicines are started to moderate blood pressure levels. Side effects depend upon a specific group of medicines and patients' metabolic profiles. Take BP readings twice in the morning and twice in the evening for one week, and then follow up with BP records.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards.
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