Hi, i am a 48yrs old woman, 58kg and has hypertension problem the past 6 years, ive been using pills to control my bp and lately im experiencing a pain in my stomach (that is what believe eventually until i consulted a doctor). I was being said that my heart is growing bigger and that this is obstructing blood flow and has warned me that it may increase in volume. Can someone please advise me on this case? What is the problem know as?
Hi, What kind of pain is this, does it increase on exertion, if yes then it strongly suggests heart disease. You will need evaluation like ECG, TMT and depending upon the results you may need angiography also. You should also get lipid profile and sugars tested. Follow lifestyle measures like avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Also monitor BP. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.