Blood Pressure Medicine in Diabetics Q: My dad is 60 years old. He was diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension 8 years ago. He has been on Metformin 1000 mg twice daily, Gliclazide 160 mg twice daily and Amlodipin 10 mg once daily. HbA1c varies from 7.6 to 8 %. Blood pressure is 163/92. Should he […]
Atenolol Vs. Propranolol Q: I take propranolol. My doctor switched it few months ago from atenolol. I still have some atenolol left. I forgot to get my propranolol filled. Is it OK to take atenolol till I get my propranolol filled tomorrow? Reply: Though, both these medicines are basically beta blockers and have more or […]
Effect of Alcohol on Blood Pressure Q: Dear doctor, I am a diabetic and blood pressure person taking tablet since last 3 years. Can I consume 50 ml alcohol every day? Will it give any trouble to me? Reply: Alcohol is not a recommended beverage to be taken. It increases blood pressure, both in short […]
Chronic Hepatitis With Acidemia Leading to Cardiac Arrest Q: I have questions regarding my relative’s autopsy and toxic reports. My relative was 26 and weighed 65 kg. The paramedics administered diazepam, epinephrine, atropine and lidocaine. I assume they did that because my research says that’s what they give seizure patients. Do they? The results say: Blood […]
When Is the Best Time to Check BP? Q: What is the right time to measure the blood pressure? I am a 40 years old banker, having tendency of high blood pressure since my young age. My mother is having high blood pressure and my father has just been diagnosed as Diabetic at the age of […]
Ways to Lower Your BP Naturally Q: Dear Doctor, I am a diabetic and high BP person. Till recent past, my heart beat was 84 per minutes while BP was 130 /90. Then I started drinking 5 to 6 liters of water per day. With that, my heart beat has come down to 68-72 per […]
Persistent Cough and Back Pains in Overweight Individuals Q: Can being overweight cause a persistent cough with a right sided pain in the chest and back? Some months ago, it began with a throat pain and later with bronchitis like symptoms. After many weeks, the pain is now felt even while taking a deep breath. […]
Symptoms, Complications and Treatment of Pulmonary Artery Disease Q: I’m a female. I’m 31 years old. I have a heart condition. I have a narrow pulmonary artery and a prolapsed valve. Is this something that I should be wearing an ID tag for? -By Dawm Reply: It’s difficult to estimate the severity of your disease […]
Causes of Fast Heart Beat – Diagnosing Palpitations Q: Is it bad that my resting heart rate is between 101 and 106? I never noticed this problem before. I started to look into it because two days ago I went to donate blood. I passed all the tests except one. My pulse while sitting in […]
How to Reduce Blood Pressure Without Medications? Q: What would be the alternative medicine or diets if you have a BP of 130/100? Thanks. -By Celine Reply: Many medicines called antihypertensives are available in the market. Making a choice so as to which medicine is to be taken is tricky. The doctor has to see several […]
