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After a general checkup, my blood pressure was found to be 135/60 mm Hg. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a checkup today with a new doctor, and I have not had a general checkup in about a decade. I am a 37-year-old male, height 6 feet 2 inches, and weighing 163 pounds. I am a non-smoker, drink once or twice per week, and eat a fine but definitely not the perfect diet. I exercise reg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good to hear that you are following an active lifestyle which is good for your health. According to studies and medical guidelines, your systolic blood pressure is slightly on the higher side. But with age, there can be some stiffness in vessels, so it may cause some... Read Full »
Are my psychiatric medicines the cause of high blood pressure?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 year old and weigh 154 pounds. My blood pressure is on a higher side with readings around 150/90 always. I have a history of depression and ADHD. I am currently on medication for depression and blood pressure and have been prescribed Nexito Forte, Skizoril 12.5 mg for depression a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.You are already on blood pressure (BP) medicines tablet Nexovas (Cilnidipine) and Nebimac (Nebivolol). Tablet Nebimac controls heart rate. Psychiatric medicines may affect heart rate, but not that significant to affect BP (BP=Cardiac output x heart rate). And the benef... Read Full »
Why does my blood pressure remain high even after taking medicines for 10 years?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from high blood pressure for the last 10 years. I take medicine every day twice but my BP remains the same at 150/100 mmHg. I take Starpress XL 0 (at night), and CTDT-0.25 (during the day). I am a 48-year-old female and my cholesterol is a little bit high. So I tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your BP (blood pressure) is not controlled with beta-blocker (Starpress) and a diuretic (CTD). I advice you to do a renal function test and a renal doppler. The cause of your high BP can be from renal pathology. It should be ruled out. The second thing is that if both a... Read Full »
What is the reason for my high blood pressure of 150/100 mm of Hg and heart rate of 90 to 100?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a high blood pressure of around 150/100 mm of Hg and a heart rate of 90 to 100 for four years when measured on a digital monitor. I have started using tablet Cilnidipine 10 mg once daily, tablet Telmisartan 40 mg once daily, and tablet Met XL 50 mg once daily for the last t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your lipid profile is deranged; you are also a prediabetic (FBS and HbA1C range) and a known hypertensive. I suggest you exercise regularly, follow a diet modification for six months, and lose weight. I also suggest you get a renal doppler ... Read Full »
Why does my heartbeat keep randomly fluctuating and increasing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have fluctuating heartbeats, and sometimes it gets faster and more random. I have got my ECG and 2D echocardiogram done. I do not have a previous history of this issue, and I am currently on medications for arthritis. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your current ECG (electrocardiogram) is quite normal, with no rate, rhythm, or abnormality seen. However, your 2D echocardiography shows some changes, possibly due to hypertension. T... Read Full »
I have persistent cough and fast breathing. Should I get angiography?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 62 years old. She is under regular medicine for BP. Since five years she is taking Olmy-D 20 mg and Cilapam plus at night. She is suffering from prolonged cough and fast breathing after long walk and climbing stairs. I am attaching her recent ECG, echo and x-ray reports. Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Your mom is hypertensive. On Olmy-D (Olmesartan), if her blood pressure is controlled then the treatment is fine. Cilapam (Escitalopram) is for anxiety (grossly). Is she having chest pain like symptom on exertion or at rest? If no then no need of GTN (Nitroglycerine). Chec... Read Full »