Should I Start Medication For Slight Hypertension?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jun 2018

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Question : I have slight hypertension. I have bp machine at home and my bp hovers around 133 to 135 and bottom from 85 to 90. It rarely goes beyond 140. I checked once a week for last one year. I haven't taken any medication so far. Should I start using any medication or the levels are ok? Male 37 vegetarian software engineer. 5'10" 73 kgs

Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines not necessary at the moment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
We don't start meditations until bp is persistently above 140/90 mmhg. So it's not necessary at the moment.
However, you should take precautions. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. If bp started staying persistently more than 140/90 mmhg, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity atleast 30 min a day and 5 days a week will help to keep bp lower. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.

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