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How Can High Blood Pressure After Childbirth Be Managed?

Posted on Fri, 19 May 2023

Question: This is about my wife who gave birth to our second child on 26.2.2018 through C section delivery. First child is 3.5 yra old. Wife is healthy and no previous diseases. Recently she is bit uncomfortable and her BP is measured at 160/100. The gynecologist to whom we went for routine check up advised Depicor SR 20 twice daily. And monitor BP after every 10 days. We r concerned that is the high BP really alarming. Should we go for any further medical tests or not. One reason for mother stress is due to managing two childs which ia obvious.Kindly advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detail below.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

BP value of 160/100 is not normal, it has to proper investigated and need proper treatment. So you must consult physician or cardiologist for a proper check-up.

I hope this answers your query.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy