hello doctor ..I am having a question regarding my mothers blood pressure.Her blood pressure usually remains high 170/95 and it cannot be controlled by medicines also. As she is also a diabetic patient she is having an infection on her leg and this is further causing many problems tooSo i wanted to ask that how can her blood pressure can be controlled.
Hello, Brief answer: Blood pressure is controlled by diet, lifestyle modification, and medications. Explanation: My opinion is that high blood pressure on many occasions is an indication for control. That happens on many levels. First, be sure that high blood pressure is not secondary to any other diseases as Cushing or renal failure. Then, diet with low salt and less fat content is crucial. Exercise and other healthy activities are also a mean to control blood pressure. If all that does not help, medications are a must. That is usually decided by your doctor according to your mother condition and comorbidities. Some Chat Doctor.  Your mother has a diabetic foot that needs to be checked by your physician as it may worsen her condition. Conclusion: I suggest you start the 3 ways of controlling blood pressure under your physician supervision. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.