I'm 47 year old. My BP always high. What should I do. I take aten 50, benitowa 4.

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Hello. If your BP is high despite medication, then you may need investigating or additional medication. Have you reduced the quantity of salt you consume in your regular diet? High salt intake can make blood pressure control very difficult. Try your best to cut down added salt (pickles, papads etc), and reduce the quantity of salt added to your regular food by half. In addition to your medicines, that should help. Take up a good exercise program if your doctor gives you the green signal. If all these do not work, then you may need additional medicines.

Vivek Baliga B · Accepted Answer

Hello. If your BP is high despite medication, then you may need investigating or additional medication. Have you reduced the quantity of salt you consume in your regular diet? High salt intake can make blood pressure control very difficult. Try your best to cut down added salt (pickles, papads etc), and reduce the quantity of salt added to your regular food by half. In addition to your medicines, that should help. Take up a good exercise program if your doctor gives you the green signal. If all these do not work, then you may need additional medicines.

Udaya Nath Sahoo · Answer

Hello,

Thanks for your query on Lybrate

"As" per your clinical history is concerned do take medication as usual and take lifestyle modification like this and it is very important for you.

1)Eat healthy foods. Try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods. Get plenty of potassium, which can help prevent and control high blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and total fat.Consult with your dietician to make a chart.

2)Try to decrease the salt in your diet.

3)Try to maintain a healthy weight. If you're overweight, losing even 3 kilograms can lower your blood pressure.

4)Try to increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure and keep your weight under control. Strive for at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day.

5)Limit alcohol. Even if you're healthy, alcohol can raise your blood pressure. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation.

6)Don't smoke. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries.

7)Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. Getting plenty of sleep.

8)Monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitoring can help you keep closer tabs on your blood pressure, show if medication is working, and even alert you and your doctor to potential complications.

Hope that helps