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Asked by Anonymous - Mar 25, 2023Hindi

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I am 52, My BP 150/100 but I am perfectly ok and active and do not have any issues. In this stage need medication ?

Ans: Hypertension may not cause symptoms but it still needs to be treated to prevent long term complications like strokes, heart disease and kidney disease. Yes you need medication if your BP is not controlled with non drug interventions like modification of diet, weight loss, exercise , relaxation techniques.

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