“Is hypertension curable?”
After the birth of my first daughter, I've developed hypertension and have been put on medication to manage it. I don't really want to stay on it for a long time. Is this condition curable or something that I would have to manage for the rest of my life?
6 Answers
Depends, if you are over weight or any hormone issue then yes it may get better by loosing weight or fixing hormones. If that’s not the case, then you may need medication to control it.
Yes, hypertension is reversible to a degree. Depending on your lifestyle changes (i.e., diet, exercise) you can possibly reverse some changes that have taken place to produce the elevated blood pressure. At the very least, you potentially reduce your BP med dosage.
Often times, with a proper diet and a regular exercise routine patients are able to get their blood pressure under much better control.
It is important to have regular followbups with your doctor to discuss what the best management for you is.
It is important to have regular followbups with your doctor to discuss what the best management for you is.
Hypertension is typically a "life long" problem. That being said it is VERY manageable by diet and exercise, in some patients simply salt restriction helps greatly. Otherwise medication is quite effective with minimal ronni side effects. However you present with a unique issue in that you recently delivered a baby. How recently did you deliver? I have treated a case where there were very trace placental elements which lead to very labile blood pressures, many very high, yes this patient needed meds for a limited time as the placental influences resolved. and only needed medication for a limited time. I hope this answer is helpful.
There are many factors that play into causing hypertension. For many people, once it develops it is a lifelong issue. However, maintaining a healthy weight and eating a low-salt diet can sometimes lower the blood pressure enough to allow people to not have to take medication.
Hypertension is treatable and sometimes curable. Things to consider.
1.Change your diet
2. Vegan diet rich in greens has been shown to encourage normotension.
3. Loose weight. (Check BMI)
4. AVOID Stressful conditions or learn to handle these situations.
5. No smoking, No alcohol.
6. Keep a good balance of your spiritual, physical and emotional life style.
Dr. M James.
1.Change your diet
2. Vegan diet rich in greens has been shown to encourage normotension.
3. Loose weight. (Check BMI)
4. AVOID Stressful conditions or learn to handle these situations.
5. No smoking, No alcohol.
6. Keep a good balance of your spiritual, physical and emotional life style.
Dr. M James.
