What complications can arise when one has diabetes and hypertension?
Patient: if you have diabetes and hypertention with a herniated disc, what complication can arise. I need a reference. I ve been searching the internet and can t find an answer. Diabetes and Hyperlipidemia is fairly controlled. My references have to be no older then 5 years Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.If you are suffering from herniated disc along with diabetes and hypertension. Then you must be more cautious about your diabetes and hypertension control. i.e your fasting and postprandial, RBC and hba1c should be normal always. Also, your blood pressure should not exceed 140/90. Also, don't lift weights, don't sit down cross-legged, use a western toilet. Indulge a lot of calcium in your diet with milk, eggs etcetera. Drink a lot of water, so that you don't have constipation. Direct complications from diabetes and hypertension in the herniated disc are increased in Neuropathic pain and a decrease in sensations (I. e tingling and numbness in limbs) if diabetes and hypertension are fairly out of control. Herniated disc mostly depend on the extent of herniation and pressure over the cord that in turn depends on your lifestyle, food, weight etcetera. Hence follow a healthy lifestyle with proper and right food and back strengthening exercises so that you may not have any major problem due to a herniated disc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,      Dr. NR Kumar