What can be done to control BP without medicines?
Patient: Hi.. My fiance is 22 years old. He has high bp.. Normally 140/90 without any medicines.. He has this problen since the last two years.. He is on medication.. betacap tr40.. His bp sometimes goes upto 160/110 or 168/110. He weighs 82kgs and is 5'10". He has severe headaches and body ache.. What should he do to control his bp withou medications? If he quits medications.. his bp again goes upto around 140/90 in 2-3 days.. Doctor: Hi,first we should try to find cause why he high bp in young age.get hisrenal artery Doppler test,Renal function test 24hr Urinary metanephrines serum cortisol.Start him on low salt diet and regular exercise, including yoga..Bp should be measured at rest of atleast 10 min.