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Suggest Ways To Control Hypertension In An Elderly Person
White, Female, age 52, pre-menopausal, slight hypertension, ADD, physically active, works out 3-4 days a week and walks 10,000 steps minimal each day. Question: My weight one year ago was 148, I watch my diet due to the hypertension meds Im on and my goal is to get to 130 or less. In the past month Ive put onn 10 pounds mostly around my waste and hips. The question is Why? I eat healthy and workout and yet Im gaining. Please don t tell me its my age.
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Hello,
Should check blood electrolytes and kidney function. If everything is ok, and if your hypertension is well controlled then, unfortunately, we can admit it's due to hormonal changes at your peri-menopausal age.
But first should rule out possible water retention from heart or kidney problems. Check it out with your caring doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Should check blood electrolytes and kidney function. If everything is ok, and if your hypertension is well controlled then, unfortunately, we can admit it's due to hormonal changes at your peri-menopausal age.
But first should rule out possible water retention from heart or kidney problems. Check it out with your caring doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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