Hi,I am Dr. Prabhakar Koregol (Cardiologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Precautions Should Be Taken To Get Control Over High BP?
Hi doctor i am 58 years recently i hae developed B.P 230/120 and after medication and care under a cardiologist it has come down to 150/90 with the followoing findings
Hello dear and thanks for posting your query here. Your FBS is slightly on higher side, so just get it repeated after a week or se and also get HbA1cblood test which will tell you about the long term status of your blood sugars over last 3 months. Also inaddition to ensure to take regular BP medicines, you need to take cert precautions like 1. cutting down your daily salt intake to upto 6 grams 2. Daily exercise like brisk walking for atleast 30 minutes (at least 5 days in a week). 3. Maintain proper weight for your height that can be calculated from BMI. 4. Do meditation and yoga. 5. Eats lots of fruits and fresh vegetables.
I hope this information would be of help to you. Thanks and all the best.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Precautions Should Be Taken To Get Control Over High BP?
Hello dear and thanks for posting your query here. Your FBS is slightly on higher side, so just get it repeated after a week or se and also get HbA1c blood test which will tell you about the long term status of your blood sugars over last 3 months. Also inaddition to ensure to take regular BP medicines, you need to take cert precautions like 1. cutting down your daily salt intake to upto 6 grams 2. Daily exercise like brisk walking for atleast 30 minutes (at least 5 days in a week). 3. Maintain proper weight for your height that can be calculated from BMI. 4. Do meditation and yoga. 5. Eats lots of fruits and fresh vegetables. I hope this information would be of help to you. Thanks and all the best.