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Taking Ecosorin, Exercising, Dieting. What Should I Do To Lower BP?
Hi Dr., I am 79 yrs. I am regularly taking Ecosprin-150 for the past.one yr. and now reduced to 75.mg. My B.P. checked up y day showed 140/80 and i was told it is high. I am not taking any other medicine for B.P. I regularly do exercise and strict on diets . I dont have any other medical problem. What should i do to bring my B.P. to 120/80. I will be thankful for ur advice. Rajan.
Thu, 4 Oct 2012
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Dr. Kaushal Harlalka,
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Hello Rajan...
Thanks for writing us..
When B P is more than 140/90, labelled as hypertension. Your are still not a frank hypertensive in borderline only and in your age upper B p upto 150 is permissible.
Therefore there is no need for antihypertensive drugs now but you reduce your salt intake to less than 6 grams per day, continue daily exercises and maintain your BMI around 23-24.
It will definitely reduce your BP in 2 to 3 months
Best wishes
Thanks for writing us..
When B P is more than 140/90, labelled as hypertension. Your are still not a frank hypertensive in borderline only and in your age upper B p upto 150 is permissible.
Therefore there is no need for antihypertensive drugs now but you reduce your salt intake to less than 6 grams per day, continue daily exercises and maintain your BMI around 23-24.
It will definitely reduce your BP in 2 to 3 months
Best wishes
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