What Causes High BP In Elderly?

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 Answered on

Thu, 7 May 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : My mom is 67 years old and she is having high blood pressure 180/105, what sould I do??

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (4 minutes later)

HI XXXX
Take your mom to a physician for proper evaluation and treatment of high BP.
She must avoid stress, reduce her salt in the diet, daily walk is recommended.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (10 minutes later)

Should I take her to emergency room??

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is better for her to be examined in ER.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I really appreciate your concern for your mom and pray all the mothers should have daughters like you.

Considering her age and the high BP I advise you to take her to ER for proper evaluation like recording the BP again, and if it is found to be high it should be gradually lowered to prevent further complications.

Then she has to undergo necessary investigations like ECG, Chest Xray, eye examination, blood tests for kidney function tests, lipids, etc.

In addition to taking the medications for lowering BP, she must reduce the dietary salt, she must avoid stress and red meat, should take more fruits and leafy vegetables, should have daily walk, etc.

Hope the suggestions given above could be of help to you in getting her treated for high BP.
Should you need more clarification, please feel free to send your query.

Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj