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What Causes Fluctuating BP Levels In A 52 Year Old Man?
Question: my dad is 52years old he never had any bp problem But since 10days his bp is fluctuating between 143/82 and 152/91 so what should I do to control his bp..
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Based on the values of your father BP (fluctuating between 143-153/ 82-91 mmHg) he has stage I of hypertension ( patients with BP above 140 mmHg are considered to be hypertensive).
It's recommended for patients who have BP above 140 mmHg to start a healthy lifestyle and diet, medical treatment in order to mantain BP below 140 mmHg. These measures are done to reduce future healtg complications especially cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke).
Moreover Your father should contact his doctor to run the following examination before starting medical treatment:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- BP monitoring
If he was my patient I would recommend as follows:
- Loose weigh
- Reduce alcohol intake to less than one drink per day
- Quit smoking
- Reduce salt intake
- Increase physical activity
- Use omega 3 fish oil and CoQ 10 supplements
If this dietary and life style aren't effective on controlling BP I would recommend to start medical therapy to do so.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Based on the values of your father BP (fluctuating between 143-153/ 82-91 mmHg) he has stage I of hypertension ( patients with BP above 140 mmHg are considered to be hypertensive).
It's recommended for patients who have BP above 140 mmHg to start a healthy lifestyle and diet, medical treatment in order to mantain BP below 140 mmHg. These measures are done to reduce future healtg complications especially cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke).
Moreover Your father should contact his doctor to run the following examination before starting medical treatment:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- BP monitoring
If he was my patient I would recommend as follows:
- Loose weigh
- Reduce alcohol intake to less than one drink per day
- Quit smoking
- Reduce salt intake
- Increase physical activity
- Use omega 3 fish oil and CoQ 10 supplements
If this dietary and life style aren't effective on controlling BP I would recommend to start medical therapy to do so.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so doctor if the routine is changed it wil come under control..and as of now we need not worry about anything right doctor.. and only concentrate on change in his routine
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you're right. You shouldn't worry for the moment you should focus on jealthy life style and in stabilising his BP.
Wish you and your family health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you're right. You shouldn't worry for the moment you should focus on jealthy life style and in stabilising his BP.
Wish you and your family health!
Dr. Shehu
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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