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Is Congested Feeling In Chest With Increased BP While Having Type 2 Diabetes Concerning?
I have a congested feeling in my upper chest and it has coincided with a BP increase (currently at 153/95 - normally sits at around 135/80) Should I be concerned? I am Type 2 Diabetic (diet controlled) Female aged 53 but fairly fit and undertaking strenuous exercise on a regular (5 times a week) basis. I am not short of breath and was able to do a fast cycling training session yesterday.
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
thanks for asking your question
I completely understand your question
yes hypertension in a diabetic patient is surely a matter if concern and medications should be started to control the blood pressure.
congestion can be due to a variety of reasons like cardiac - failure , or lung related like lower resp tract infection
you need to visit a cardiologist and a pulmonologist to evaluate the causes by having sone investigations done like chest xray , ecg
thanks / regards
feel free to ask more questions
may god bless you with good health
I completely understand your question
yes hypertension in a diabetic patient is surely a matter if concern and medications should be started to control the blood pressure.
congestion can be due to a variety of reasons like cardiac - failure , or lung related like lower resp tract infection
you need to visit a cardiologist and a pulmonologist to evaluate the causes by having sone investigations done like chest xray , ecg
thanks / regards
feel free to ask more questions
may god bless you with good health
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