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Is It Advisable To Go For Fasting For 18 Hours With High Bp Problem?

My mother's blood pressure was 141/66 she also has a bad headache. She on high blood pressure medication. My mother is fasting for Ramadan and will not drink or eat for 18 hours consecutivelly. She is 65 years old. What is your advise about her condition?
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
Fasting is not going to be detrimental to her health but if she overeats salty and fatty foods after breaking the fast, as is the norm in most social setups, her blood pressure controls are expected to deteriorate.
So she may fast without any additional risk to her health but should ensure that she takes her meds daily and doesnt eat unhealthy

I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.

Regards.

Dr.Asad Riaz.
General and Family Physician..
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Is It Advisable To Go For Fasting For 18 Hours With High Bp Problem?

Hi, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. Fasting is not going to be detrimental to her health but if she overeats salty and fatty foods after breaking the fast, as is the norm in most social setups, her blood pressure controls are expected to deteriorate. So she may fast without any additional risk to her health but should ensure that she takes her meds daily and doesnt eat unhealthy I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Regards. Dr.Asad Riaz. General and Family Physician..