A 35-year-old male asked:
Effective way to lower blood pressure? im a 33 year old male. 65 -253 lbs. 38 waist size. bp averages at about 126/77. pulse a bit higher for whatever reason at about 106 bpm. doc says meds could be next i absolutely dont want to be on meds! ty?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Be certain they are using a cuff large enough for you arm. To do this accurately they must measure your arm circumference at the middle of you arm hanging down. Too small a cuff could be the cause of this If you get one for home be certain it comes with right size cuff for you.
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Weight loss will be critical and help with slightly elevated blood pressure. Low salt diet, sustained physical activities and proper rest are critical lifestyle changes, not easy to implement otherwise due to increasingly dysfunctional technology mediated trends.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Even for your height, your weight puts you in the over-weight obese category. You need to reduce your weight through diet and exercise. There is no alternative to reducing your food intake to create a negative caloric balance. Exercise will improve your cardiovascular health.
Wish you good health!
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