High Blood Pressure? Expert Responses to Key Hypertension Queries
What is Hypertension?
Blood circulates in our body through arteries and veins. The normal value is around 120/80 and higher pressure measured consistently means you have hypertension. Consult your doctor immediately.
Is Hypertension dangerous?
Hypertension could be managed with lifestyle management, diet and medications. However, very high blood pressures could be dangerous to life.

I have taken my hypertension medications for few months. My blood pressure is now under control. Can I stop the medications?
Blood pressure responding to medications is a good sign. However, stopping or adjusting or changing the medications without the advice of your treating physician is not advisable.
I am under allopathic medicines for my hypertension. Can I consult a siddha or Ayurveda or homeopathy doctor?
Each system of medicine has its own science and understanding about the human body. When you want to consult practitioners of alternative medicine and prescribed medications, it’s advisable to take medications of one system at a time.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
You could continue the medicine from the next prescribed dose. However, frequently missed doses could affect the control of blood pressure.
I have my blood pressure under control. Should I visit the physician again?
You should continue the medicine as prescribed and visit your physician as per advice.
I have my blood pressure under control. Should I worry?
Controlling blood pressure is good news. Over a period of years, your physician will make sure that your organs are functioning fine and not affected by hypertension.
I have my blood pressure under control. What should I do?
If you have other ailments like Diabetes, high cholesterol levels, obesity the risk adds up. You should be vigilant and get screened for other diseases as per your physician advice.
My blood pressure is not under control. What should I do?
It could be due to irregular treatment or undiagnosed causes for hypertension. Consult your physician immediately.
My blood pressure is not under control. Should I worry?
Uncontrolled hypertension could be dangerous to life. Immediately, consult your physician and have it under control.