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What Causes Headache, Dizziness, Anxiety And Heart Palpitations?
Question: Hi,I was having headache with dizzyness and anxiety with palpitations.Hence,I went to the doctor today and he said my BP was 134/88.He prescribed anti anxiety medication and anti hyper tension medication.
I am 38 years old and I am really getting worried about the elevated high bp.Should i really start taking bp medicine or can control with life style changes?
Is there anything I can do to make me feel better.
the ekg was normal by the way.he ordered for couple of blood tests for thyroid,lipid profile
I am 38 years old and I am really getting worried about the elevated high bp.Should i really start taking bp medicine or can control with life style changes?
Is there anything I can do to make me feel better.
the ekg was normal by the way.he ordered for couple of blood tests for thyroid,lipid profile
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle changes alone may be sufficient for stabilizing BP for now.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concern.
My opinion based on the data you provided is that you have pre-hypertensive BP values. My suggestion is to avoid medical treatment as the first step for hypertension. Lifestyle changes alone may be sufficient for stabilizing BP for now.
I would recommend to avoid alcohol and caffeine drink and salty food. On the other hand you should increase physical and recreational activities. This measures together with stop smoking will be of help in dealing will stress, anxiety and hypertension.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
Lifestyle changes alone may be sufficient for stabilizing BP for now.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concern.
My opinion based on the data you provided is that you have pre-hypertensive BP values. My suggestion is to avoid medical treatment as the first step for hypertension. Lifestyle changes alone may be sufficient for stabilizing BP for now.
I would recommend to avoid alcohol and caffeine drink and salty food. On the other hand you should increase physical and recreational activities. This measures together with stop smoking will be of help in dealing will stress, anxiety and hypertension.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't smoke or drink.
Yes, I don't do exercise daily.
I consume salty food.
May be as you suggested, I should follow the guidelines to make life style changes.
Thanks
Yes, I don't do exercise daily.
I consume salty food.
May be as you suggested, I should follow the guidelines to make life style changes.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
My advice is to follow with other lifestyle changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
It's a good thing that you are free of alcohol or cigarettes. My advice is to follow with other lifestyle changes.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
My advice is to follow with other lifestyle changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
It's a good thing that you are free of alcohol or cigarettes. My advice is to follow with other lifestyle changes.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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