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As it can often reach into the hypertensive range, it is crucial that the person who is monitoring the patients blood pressure only orders anti-hypertensive medication when they are absolutely convinced the patient is suffering from a true medical condition and a conscientious doctor will only prescribe antihypertensive medication when he has run a battery of further tests on his patient to confirm his diagnosis. Conventional blood pressure treatment is thought to be a lifelong treatment, and doctors must be convinced that the medication they are prescribing is absolutely necessary before getting patients on their treatment. This can have the patients blood pressure being monitored over a period of time every few hours, or can also include the patient wearing an ambulatory blood pressure machine over a 24 hour period so that their blood pressure can be monitored on a regular basis. The results of these tests are carefully examined and the most pertinent form of treatment prescribed. If you are tense and nervous about seeing your doctor for a check up on your blood pressure, you should consider arriving earlier and giving yourself time to relax, especially if you have rushed to the office. Also explain to him that youre nervous or upset so he is aware of any problems that may be affecting your blood pressure readings. If you have a very stressful job, its a good idea to have your blood pressure watched on a regular basis. If you dont have the time or the desire to visit your doctor or a clinic to have your blood pressure checked, consider buying a digital blood pressure machine for use at home. They are very inexpensive nowadays, and very easy to use. However if youre blood pressure is rising because of stress connected to your work place, it may be time you took a good hard look at your lifestyle, and make specific changes. These changes could include losing weight, doing more exercise or eating a healthier diet. Also if possible it could also include discussing with your boss the possibility of sharing some of your work load with other people or learning how to delegate. Stress can be the forerunner to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Its important its managed carefully otherwise it can ruin your health and destroy your life. |
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