High blood pressure and hypertension are the new lifestyle diseases afflicting India's urban middle class. Dr Ravi R Kasliwal, Chairman, Clinical & Preventive Cardiology, Medanta-The Medicity clarifies about some factors controlling Blood Pressure.
Patient :
What kind of cooking oil is good for heart & esp. for high BP patients? Is it olive, mustard, desi ghee or refined oils like Saffola / Fortune ?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Olive oil, Mustard oil, Saffola / Fortune oil or Rice Bran.
Patient :
Can a High Blood Pressure Patient Smoke ?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
No.
Patient :
I am a high BP patient. Can I take non-veg food?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Yes you can take roasted with low salt than deep fried.
Patient :
Would doing pranayam increase the BP?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
No.
Patient :
I have low vitamin D. I have pain in legs & back on & off. Should I consult a internist or orthopedist?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Internist.
Patient :
I am on Telma H medication for last 8 years. I am 53 now. Is it possible that this medication can affect libido. My BP and sugar levels are all under control.
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Rarely it is possible.
Patient :
What kind of cooking oil is good for heart & esp. for high BP patients? Is it olive, mustard, desi ghee or refined oils like Saffola / Fortune ?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Olive oil, Mustard oil, Saffola / Fortune oil or Rice Bran.
Patient :
Can a High Blood Pressure Patient Smoke ?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
No.
Patient :
I am a high BP patient. Can I take non-veg food?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Yes you can take roasted with low salt than deep fried.
Patient :
Would doing pranayam increase the BP?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
No.
Patient :
I have low vitamin D. I have pain in legs & back on & off. Should I consult a internist or orthopedist?
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Internist.
Patient :
I am on Telma H medication for last 8 years. I am 53 now. Is it possible that this medication can affect libido. My BP and sugar levels are all under control.
Dr RR Kasliwal :
Rarely it is possible.