How to control the BP level of 170/105-110?
Patient: I am 58. Currently working in a Gulf country with my family of wife9working0 and son 14 years, a victim of AD.  For the last 2+ years, my BP wa 160/100.  These days I found getting angry fast and often getting irritated and casually checked my BP.  It is now 170/105-110.  I am not taking any medicine so far.  Please advise me if it is essential and how can I better bring my BP down without any medication. My height 5'3" and have no other ailments other than a knee joint pain due to an injury. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you are mostly having essential hypertension due to stress and anxiety. Uncontrolled stress and anxiety are the biggest risk factors for hypertension. So we need to treat hypertension, stress and anxiety simultaneously to achieve proper control in blood pressure. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. You should also start anti hypertensive drug after consulting internal medicine doctor. Strict salt restriction in diet and exercise are also needed to achieve control. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.