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What Could Cause High BP?

I quit smoking 3 mos ago. haven t bee well since the. i m coming out with high blood [pressure. my heart beats realy hard at times,I out of breath most of the time and I feel very tired, what bothers me the most is my heart rhythms. and my tiredness. i m 52 yrs old and smoked for 20 yrs. (cold turkey)
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
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Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hello,I have gone through your question.Thanks for using HCM.As such high blood pressure after age of 40 is essential and has no single causative factor.But there are many risk factors.Hereditary factor is most important.In your case smoking has contributed a lot.its really good that you have stopped it.currently some of your complaints are due to withdrwal of smoking.But have patience they will gradually subside.you must start antihypertensive medicine depending upon your BP level.Also get yourself evaluated for any possible complication of long standing silent hypertension.so go for ECG,renal function tests and other necessary tests.and of course follow healthy life style.
My best wishes
Dr.Teli,MD
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Nirav Shah's  Response
At 52,high blood pressure is most likely primary or essential ie related to age related pjhysiological changes in the body . However certain tests(Blood,urine,ECG etc)
should be done.
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What Could Cause High BP?

Hello,I have gone through your question.Thanks for using HCM.As such high blood pressure after age of 40 is essential and has no single causative factor.But there are many risk factors.Hereditary factor is most important.In your case smoking has contributed a lot.its really good that you have stopped it.currently some of your complaints are due to withdrwal of smoking.But have patience they will gradually subside.you must start antihypertensive medicine depending upon your BP level.Also get yourself evaluated for any possible complication of long standing silent hypertension.so go for ECG,renal function tests and other necessary tests.and of course follow healthy life style. My best wishes Dr.Teli,MD