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I am experiencing high blood pressure (hypertension). the following also describes me: weight gain. what should i do?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Weight and blood: pressure do have a relationship to each other but in order to treat the hypertension you should see a health care provider for an evaluation.

Answered 4/17/2017

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