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Orthoarthritis Of Knee Joint, Stabilized Idiopathic Lung Fibrosis, Headaches, Taking Paracetamol. Should I See A Cardiologist?

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Posted on Sun, 8 Jul 2012
Question: I am 67 years male having orthoartheritis of both knee joint and Stablise idiopathic lung fibrosis from last 5 years. My normal blood pressure is 120/80 .i get headache once in three and four months from last 8 years which last 8to10 hours. My blood pressure noted around 140/95 . I take 650 mg paracetamol to get relieve from headache. My total cholesterol is 175 LDL 160 hdl 4 .. Pl advise should I see cardiologist and start medicines for blood pressure or to take pain killers to take care headache . Pl advise
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (56 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Considering your age , the blood pressure during the episode of headache and the LDL ,HDL levels I would place in category with risk of CVA (Cerebrovascular accidents) /stroke.The reduction in the pain with paracetamol also supports that the head ache is originated from the altered vascular physiology in the brain.

I would recommend and suggest you to have regular check-up by the cardiologist at-least 3 months once to ascertain the well-being.There may be need for you to be put on anti cholesterol drugs and BP medications too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

regards,
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Orthoarthritis Of Knee Joint, Stabilized Idiopathic Lung Fibrosis, Headaches, Taking Paracetamol. Should I See A Cardiologist?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Considering your age , the blood pressure during the episode of headache and the LDL ,HDL levels I would place in category with risk of CVA (Cerebrovascular accidents) /stroke.The reduction in the pain with paracetamol also supports that the head ache is originated from the altered vascular physiology in the brain.

I would recommend and suggest you to have regular check-up by the cardiologist at-least 3 months once to ascertain the well-being.There may be need for you to be put on anti cholesterol drugs and BP medications too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

regards,