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Why is my father's blood pressure fluctuating?
Query: Hello doctor, My father has been suffering from hypertension for more than 12 years and has been taking medication. For the past six to seven months, his blood pressure has been very much under control with ayurvedic treatment. So, he very gradually decreased and stopped taking the medicines. Around... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Firstly, I think that the Atorvastatin dose you are getting may be too low. A dose of 20 mg may be needed at the least, and Clopitorva (Atorvastatin plus Clopidogrel) has... Read Full »
What can I do to control my hypertension?
Query: Hi doctor,What can I do to control my hypertension? I do not want to take any medicines. Could you give me advice?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Following lifestyle modifications for blood pressure control is recommended. The dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) eating patterns should be preferred, such as: Dietary Changes: The DASH diet suggests a diet rich in fruits and vege... Read Full »
How do I know if I have hypertension? Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, How do I know if I have hypertension? How to diagnose hypertension? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normally, when your heart beats, the blood is pumped out of the heart to course through the vessels and spread all over your body. The blood pushed out by the heart in turn pushes against the sides of the blood vessels. The push of blood in the vessel causes pressure... Read Full »
Will Lopar-SR help to acclimatize high altitudes in diabetic patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 71-year-old male with h/o HTN and diabetes. They are well under control with Amlopres one tablet daily and Cetaphin 500 mg two tablets daily, Clopitab 75 mg one tablet daily. I have a cyst in my kidney which is asymptotic. Nephrologist did not prescribe any medicine for that. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a look at your query. And would first like to congratulate you on maintaining controlled sugar and blood pressure. Now I would agree with the entire prescription meant for you. The medicine Lopar (Lorsatan) has some side effects but it is not serious enough to... Read Full »