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What Do The Bp Readings Indicate?

hello, my 19 year old son blood pressure last Friday is 150/100 and our doctor gave him catapress 75 then his bp goes down to 120/80 the doctor gave him also catopril 6,25 every evening and ask to monitor my son's bp, his bp are saturday 120/80, sunday 120/90, monday 120/80, teusday 130/80 and wednesday 120/70, my son is also overweight. do i have to worry about my sons health?
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic,

After going through your history, you dont need to worry much , As his blood pressure is under good control. You can continue the same prescription.

Educate him to make some lifestyle modification like DASH diet, controlling his weight , physical activity.


regards,
DR.VENKAT M.D
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What Do The Bp Readings Indicate?

Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic, After going through your history, you dont need to worry much , As his blood pressure is under good control. You can continue the same prescription. Educate him to make some lifestyle modification like DASH diet, controlling his weight , physical activity. regards, DR.VENKAT M.D