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Hypochondriac. Worried About AAA. History Of Being Overweight, High BP. Blood Test Shows Improvement Due To Weight Loss. Healthy Lifestyle. Thoughts?
Hi I'm overwieght 17st but can see my belly pulse , I have high bp but which is controlled by my meds, I have just had my annual blood tests done for my bp meds and everything had improved due to losing 50 lbs this year and my cholestral is good, I am an hyperchondriac and do worry so for that reason I'm worried about aaa, I'm 39 years old and feel great and starting to exercise regular due to wieght loss, what's your thoughts?
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Hello,
It is always good to lose excess weight and maintain ideal body in conditions like hypertension.
It helps in effect control of blood pressure and reduces the lipid levels in the blood.
It reduces incidence of diabetes and heart disease.
It is always good to lose excess weight and maintain ideal body in conditions like hypertension.
It helps in effect control of blood pressure and reduces the lipid levels in the blood.
It reduces incidence of diabetes and heart disease.
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