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Will losing weights cure hypertension?

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry
Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarryanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
Weight loss: Weight loss in obese individuals can lead to a significant fall in blood pressure. The weight loss-induced decline in blood pressure generally ranges from 0.5 to 2 mmHg for every 1 kg of weight lost.
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Dr. Dean Giannone
Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Hypertension.: While you may always have the propensity towards hypertension, losing weight will certainly help you keep your blood pressure numbers in check.
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