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What Causes High Blood Pressure And How To Treat It?

My mother is 52 & 5ft 6in. Lately she has been having high blood pressure ranging from 159/104 - 173/92. Its usually lower than this, but lately it has been high. Is this something she should be concerned about & maybe even seek medical attention for?
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, sh should definitely consult doctor for this blood pressure reading.
Common causes for hypertension in females are
1. Increasing age (stiffness of arteries)
2. Post menopausal age (low estrogen)
3. Family history.
So first two are likely causes in your mother's case.
She should definitely consult doctor and get done
1. Blood pressure control
2. Ecg and 2d echo to rule other heart diseases
3. Sugar level time rule out diabetes
4. Lipid profile to rule out dyslipidemia.
She will need antihypertensive drug like telmisartan, Losartan, amlodipine etc.
Along with drugs, she also needs to follow some lifestyle modifications like salt restriction in diet, avoidance of fatty and oily food, regular walking or jogging etc.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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What Causes High Blood Pressure And How To Treat It?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, sh should definitely consult doctor for this blood pressure reading. Common causes for hypertension in females are 1. Increasing age (stiffness of arteries) 2. Post menopausal age (low estrogen) 3. Family history. So first two are likely causes in your mother s case. She should definitely consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure control 2. Ecg and 2d echo to rule other heart diseases 3. Sugar level time rule out diabetes 4. Lipid profile to rule out dyslipidemia. She will need antihypertensive drug like telmisartan, Losartan, amlodipine etc. Along with drugs, she also needs to follow some lifestyle modifications like salt restriction in diet, avoidance of fatty and oily food, regular walking or jogging etc. Don t worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.