Hi doctor, I am 28 years old and weight is 88 kg, height is 164 cm. 6 month before diagnosed with hypertension. I did all tests of kidney, eyes, heart, thyroid. All are normal except borderline cholesterol. I want to reduce my weight. I am on telma nb 40/5 now. How to start and I thought my anxiety is the cause of hypertension. Please suggest life style changes. Thanks in advance.

Dr. Sameer MehrotraCardiologist19yrs exp

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Good that you have already sought treatment and investigations for your high BP. Alongwith medications it is absolutely essential to bring about following lifestyle changes for BP as well as cholesterol control - 1) Begin exercising, start gradually and increase it to 40-45 mins of brisk walking everyday. 2) Combined with exercise bring a change in your diet for weight reduction. Consult a dietician for a proper det plan on the lines of a hypertensive cardiac diet. 3) Reduce your day today stress 4) Quit smoking and drinking 5) Reduce the intake of caffeine, cola and tea. 5) Avoid high salt containing foods like namkeens, papads, achar, chutneys, chips etc and remain in follow up of your doctor. All the best for your health.  

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