Precautions to be taken for hypertension - Online Doctor Chats
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Doctor : Hi.
User : hello
Doctor : How can I help you?
User : Well, I am having some symptoms and was wondering if you could possibly tell me what to do?
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Please go ahead.
User : Well, for the last 2 -3 years I have felt light headed, and sometimes dizzy every other day or so. I went to the doctor and had a heart exam, EKG, and everyhting was fine. But, everytime I check my blood pressure its high. I told my doctor and he said it wasnt high blood pressure, it was probably dehydration..... Any ideas?
User : I do eat a lot of fast, and or frozen foods. But I drink about 20-40 oz. of water each day.
Doctor : Ok
User : But I dont get any excercise. Other than walking to the car.
Doctor : What is the BP recording on an average?
User : usually around 140-150 / 90-100
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : That is considered as Hypertension.
Doctor : You need to discuss with your clinician whether you would use medicines or control it with lifestyle changes.
Doctor : I hope you realise that Hypertension could lead to heart problems, strokes, kidney failure and vision loss if left untreated.
User : So do you think the dizziness and light headedness is probably the high blood pressure?
Doctor : That is the most likely cause in your case.
User : I just feel wierd having high BP being 23 years old....
Doctor : I recommend that you should exercise atleast 1/2 hr a day either on a treadmill or go walking or jogging,
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Hypertension can occur in any age group.
Doctor : Do you smoke or chew tobacco/drink alcohol/Any illicit drugs/ betel nut chewing? If yes how much/how often and how long?
User : Well, when I excercise, it seems I feel more lightheaded.....
Doctor : Ok
User : I drink alcohol like 3 times a month.
Doctor : Do you have any other health problems?Ok
User : asthma. but thats it/
Doctor : What is your height and weight?
User : 5'9'' abot 195
Doctor : 195 pounds?
User : yes,sorry.
Doctor : Ok
User : when i graduated i was at 145lbs
User : So, I have gained substantial weight.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : That may be the cause for the high BP
User : ok.
Doctor : Regular exercise not only cuts down weight but also lowers high BP
Doctor : You should try to restrict salt, oily and fatty foods
User : yes, it seems extremely hard to o for me. I usually eat on the run.
User : Are there any vitamins I can take hat will assist? I take nothing now.
Doctor : You should take more salads and fruits
Doctor : Not really
Doctor : Just try to eat whole bread instead of regular bread
User : Ok
Doctor : eat salads or fruits as snacks rather than milk shakes or other fast foods
Doctor : try to ask for the subs without mayonnaise
User : any fruits? like bananas, oranges, apples?
Doctor : Avoid bananas as they are fattening
Doctor : rather eat apples, guavas, pine apples and any citrus fruits
User : ok
Doctor : restrict grapes too
User : So, If I go to the doctor and he puts me on medicine, will I be able to exercise and get off the meds. Or once I am on them, am I stuck?
Doctor : take less coffee and tea and try to take them without sugar
Doctor : not really
Doctor : I suggest that you start with exercise and diet
Doctor : try for a month
Doctor : the dizziness would come down
Doctor : go for a check up after a month of regular exercise
Doctor : and dieting
Doctor : if the BP is still high, then you would need medications then,
User : Ok, I will try that. I am just scared Im going to have a stroke o something. Cause there are times when I feel lightheaded and also feel a little "confused" and not as alert as usual.
User : is that normal?
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Is there any disturbances in hearing, fever or any other health problem?
User : No there sure isnt.
User : Just occasionally my vision will temporarily get cloudy and my eyes will water like crazy.
User : But I can blink a few times and it clears up.
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Any headache?
User : Yeah, I have been having headaches about 2-3 times a week, sometimes they are sharp. Then they willl just go away.
Doctor : You should also get your vision tested.
User : ok. i sure will.
Doctor : I suggest that you consult an ophthalmologist and get this tested
Doctor : Please fill the feedback form say done when done
User : I live in a smaller town and my doctor doesnt communicate well, he is from a foreign country. I have gotten a lot of help from you today!
User : done
Doctor : Thank you
Doctor : Is there any thing else that I could help you with?
User : One thing, do you know of any good books or websites on the net that have a good eating plan? It helps if I follow something, rather than just try to eat better.
Doctor : You can visit www.dxxxxt.in
Doctor : It is a good site.
User : ok great!
Doctor : For other health related queries, you can also look up WWW.WWWW.WW User : well, i will try everything you have told me. is there any way I can have this emailed to me or save it anyway for future reference?
Doctor : The chat is stored in our database
User : Great.
Doctor : if you have any other health problem you can log in and give a brief wxplanation
Doctor : of your problem
User : ok
User : well, thank you so much for your advice.
Doctor : You are welcome
User : it gave me a piece of mind.
User : peace*
Doctor : Thanks for consulting Health care magic. Bye for now. Please refer your friends to our service.
User : thanks!
User : hello
Doctor : How can I help you?
User : Well, I am having some symptoms and was wondering if you could possibly tell me what to do?
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Please go ahead.
User : Well, for the last 2 -3 years I have felt light headed, and sometimes dizzy every other day or so. I went to the doctor and had a heart exam, EKG, and everyhting was fine. But, everytime I check my blood pressure its high. I told my doctor and he said it wasnt high blood pressure, it was probably dehydration..... Any ideas?
User : I do eat a lot of fast, and or frozen foods. But I drink about 20-40 oz. of water each day.
Doctor : Ok
User : But I dont get any excercise. Other than walking to the car.
Doctor : What is the BP recording on an average?
User : usually around 140-150 / 90-100
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : That is considered as Hypertension.
Doctor : You need to discuss with your clinician whether you would use medicines or control it with lifestyle changes.
Doctor : I hope you realise that Hypertension could lead to heart problems, strokes, kidney failure and vision loss if left untreated.
User : So do you think the dizziness and light headedness is probably the high blood pressure?
Doctor : That is the most likely cause in your case.
User : I just feel wierd having high BP being 23 years old....
Doctor : I recommend that you should exercise atleast 1/2 hr a day either on a treadmill or go walking or jogging,
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Hypertension can occur in any age group.
Doctor : Do you smoke or chew tobacco/drink alcohol/Any illicit drugs/ betel nut chewing? If yes how much/how often and how long?
User : Well, when I excercise, it seems I feel more lightheaded.....
Doctor : Ok
User : I drink alcohol like 3 times a month.
Doctor : Do you have any other health problems?Ok
User : asthma. but thats it/
Doctor : What is your height and weight?
User : 5'9'' abot 195
Doctor : 195 pounds?
User : yes,sorry.
Doctor : Ok
User : when i graduated i was at 145lbs
User : So, I have gained substantial weight.
Doctor : ok
Doctor : That may be the cause for the high BP
User : ok.
Doctor : Regular exercise not only cuts down weight but also lowers high BP
Doctor : You should try to restrict salt, oily and fatty foods
User : yes, it seems extremely hard to o for me. I usually eat on the run.
User : Are there any vitamins I can take hat will assist? I take nothing now.
Doctor : You should take more salads and fruits
Doctor : Not really
Doctor : Just try to eat whole bread instead of regular bread
User : Ok
Doctor : eat salads or fruits as snacks rather than milk shakes or other fast foods
Doctor : try to ask for the subs without mayonnaise
User : any fruits? like bananas, oranges, apples?
Doctor : Avoid bananas as they are fattening
Doctor : rather eat apples, guavas, pine apples and any citrus fruits
User : ok
Doctor : restrict grapes too
User : So, If I go to the doctor and he puts me on medicine, will I be able to exercise and get off the meds. Or once I am on them, am I stuck?
Doctor : take less coffee and tea and try to take them without sugar
Doctor : not really
Doctor : I suggest that you start with exercise and diet
Doctor : try for a month
Doctor : the dizziness would come down
Doctor : go for a check up after a month of regular exercise
Doctor : and dieting
Doctor : if the BP is still high, then you would need medications then,
User : Ok, I will try that. I am just scared Im going to have a stroke o something. Cause there are times when I feel lightheaded and also feel a little "confused" and not as alert as usual.
User : is that normal?
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Is there any disturbances in hearing, fever or any other health problem?
User : No there sure isnt.
User : Just occasionally my vision will temporarily get cloudy and my eyes will water like crazy.
User : But I can blink a few times and it clears up.
Doctor : Ok
Doctor : Any headache?
User : Yeah, I have been having headaches about 2-3 times a week, sometimes they are sharp. Then they willl just go away.
Doctor : You should also get your vision tested.
User : ok. i sure will.
Doctor : I suggest that you consult an ophthalmologist and get this tested
Doctor : Please fill the feedback form say done when done
User : I live in a smaller town and my doctor doesnt communicate well, he is from a foreign country. I have gotten a lot of help from you today!
User : done
Doctor : Thank you
Doctor : Is there any thing else that I could help you with?
User : One thing, do you know of any good books or websites on the net that have a good eating plan? It helps if I follow something, rather than just try to eat better.
Doctor : You can visit www.dxxxxt.in
Doctor : It is a good site.
User : ok great!
Doctor : For other health related queries, you can also look up WWW.WWWW.WW User : well, i will try everything you have told me. is there any way I can have this emailed to me or save it anyway for future reference?
Doctor : The chat is stored in our database
User : Great.
Doctor : if you have any other health problem you can log in and give a brief wxplanation
Doctor : of your problem
User : ok
User : well, thank you so much for your advice.
Doctor : You are welcome
User : it gave me a piece of mind.
User : peace*
Doctor : Thanks for consulting Health care magic. Bye for now. Please refer your friends to our service.
User : thanks!
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