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Suggest Treatment For Very High BP

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...my husbands blood pressure is 172 over 103, it's been like this for quite some time and he has been on Diovan 160/25mg for years. He is 46, 5'10" and about 212 lbs. How dangerous is his reading? Should we seek immediate attention?
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Brief answer: Yes you should check with your doctor. Uncontrolled blood pressure is risky, need some diet and weight loss plus modify your drugs.

Explanation: My opinion is that with high blood pressure on multiple occasions is a risk for developing other complications like heart failure, atherosclerosis, kidney failure, etc. You need to revise your husband medication with your doctor to increase dose or add another medication. About body measurements, your husband body mass index is 30 and that is a morbid obesity.

I suggest my patients the following diet rich in vegetables, fruits with less carbohydrates less fat. Some exercise would be of benefit. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about other medical conditions as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahmmad Gamal
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Suggest Treatment For Very High BP

Hello, Brief answer: Yes you should check with your doctor. Uncontrolled blood pressure is risky, need some diet and weight loss plus modify your drugs. Explanation: My opinion is that with high blood pressure on multiple occasions is a risk for developing other complications like heart failure, atherosclerosis, kidney failure, etc. You need to revise your husband medication with your doctor to increase dose or add another medication. About body measurements, your husband body mass index is 30 and that is a morbid obesity. I suggest my patients the following diet rich in vegetables, fruits with less carbohydrates less fat. Some exercise would be of benefit. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about other medical conditions as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahmmad Gamal