May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Headaches Acute Episode of High Blood Pressure
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Had a bad headache for the last couple of days. last night was really bad could feel my heart beating. I am 5'7" 160lbs non smoker/drinker no history of high blood pressure. just got a monitor and its reading 186 over 117. sounds kind of high to me....... what should i be doing? i feel ok no real stress Dear Quashi: High blood pressure (BP) is usually diagnosed by a consistent elevation of BP readings, usually on three separate occasions greater than one week apart. Mild to moderate high BP is generally asymptomatic. There are many lifestyle measures that can be modified to lower blood pressure (BP). These include: Weight reduction with a target Body Mass Index of <25 (Your BMI is measuring 25.1); reduced sodium intake <100mmol/day = 2.4g sodium; increased daily physical activity minimum of 30 minutes/day; reduced saturated fat/cholesterol intake, adequate calcium and magnesium dietary intake and adequate intake of dietary potassium approx 90 mmol/d. The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been promoted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. However if your symptoms are severe and last greater than 48 hours, I suggest attending your family doctor. |
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