3 questions to ask your doctor if he says you have high blood pressure
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
- My name is sanjay gupta and I am a consultant in York. Today I wanted to do a little video on the subject of blood pressure.
If there is one thing that causes a tonne of anxiety, it is the mention of high blood pressure. A common scenario for example is that the patient goes to see his doctor for a routine visit or a completely unrelated complaint and the first thing the doctor or the practice nurse will do is measure the patients blood pressure. Then the doctor will shake his head, and say the words ‘your blood pressure is a bit high today’. You had better come back again and in a week and if it is again high we should consider giving you some tablets.
The poor patient is left feeling immediately worried and goes home to consult Dr Google and everywhere he looks there are these horror stories of how high blood pressure can cause strokes and heart attacks and kidney failure. When the poor terrified patient goes back for his repeat blood pressure measurement, he is already so anxious and unsurprisingly his blood pressure measures high which triggers of more anxiety and the prospect of a lifetime on medications.
This video is for that patient and my aim is to help that patient understand and demistyfy the concept of blood pressure by asking the doctor 3 important questions before contemplating medications.
As I see it, there are only 2 reasons, the blood pressure numbers are important:
1) The number is a symptom of something else in which case the aim should be to identify the underlying problem and treat it rather than make the numbers look prettier by giving tablets
2) The number by itself is causing the patient some form of harm in which case it does make sense to reduce the number.
It is also true to say that we are all different and therefore it doesn’t seem logical to use a single set of values to define everyone by saying that anyone with a blood pressure above 140/90 has high blood pressure. Surely what we want to know is whether the blood pressure is high for that individual. So instead of asking “is my blood pressure high?’, What we really want to know is ‘my blood pressure high for me?’
So here are 3 questions you want your doctor to answer for you before you start worrying about your blood pressure
I was a 40yo, went to my doctor for the first time in 15 years. My blood pressure was 180/120, he sent me for tests and I had type 2 diabetes. Two years later my blood pressure is usually around 125/80, i reversed my diabetes. All this with no meds just exercise and a change in diet.
What was your diet sir may i know please?
True diet is important. I've watched Dr. Sarah Hallberg videos She talked about zero carbs. May the good doc rest in peace. Honestly i feel like I'm addicted to carbs, sugar, and coffee. Lord help me, I need Jesus 🙏
That is great! Congrats on doing the work! Most doctors don't want to do the work to find the underlying problem. They just want to drug you which in return only gets you sicker.
@@asathelogiclaman637👩🏻💭"Please may I know what you ate so I can try to try it".
Bravo!
God bless you.
Get your message out to everybody
You have spoken more sense in just over 13 mins than my doctor and nurse have done in years!
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I totally agree!
As. Nurse practitioner that makes me ver sad
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Exactly.
I'm 54 and 7 months ago Dr said I needed to take 2 meds 4 high blood pressure. I hate meds so I started walking 2 to 4 mikes a day. Lemon water eating better no fast food and less pizza. Last month Dr said your pressure is normal now are you taking the meds I said no just living better he was impressed and said ok no need 4 the meds if your eating better and exercise and NO ALCOHOL. Yayyyyyy. I lost 10 pounds and feel great. Great post dr. You're 100 percent correct
You were the doctor that told me about magnesium glycinate for inflammation. I walked with a limp for months because of pain in my knees.I started taking magnesium and after a week my pain was gone and has stayed gone for more than a year. Honestly, I just want to give you a hug ! Thank you so much !
Wow! How much magnesium glycinate do you take?
Thanks.
I started with 400 mg. For a week or two, now I take 200 mg. a day and that seems to be working.
Thank you for your response. I'll give it a try.
I’ve just listened to that too… what a Consultant… he’s a great tutor
I’m taking that now while pregnant and It works!
The world needs more doctors like you.
Marjorie, I fully agree with you. The advice give by this doctor is indeed the healthiest approach.
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I so agree with you. The pattern here in the United States is to promote medicine. I watched another video, created by a teaching physician, prepared for future doctors to use in preparation for their exams, and that video categorized blood pressure medications and exposed the very real side effects that, long-term, are worse than the hypertension itself.
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Agree. Doctors want you on BP medications, and the doom and gloom mentality is to common. I honestly think its why the BP standards were changed, so even people in the 120s would have to be put on something. To many people getting off meds, they got to get them back on Pharma drugs to make the companies money.
I am so impressed with him!
As a retired RN, Dr Gupta's perspective is SO FAR ABOVE the vast majority of mainstream medical practioners today!!
I have noticed that more and more medical practitioners are more inclined to go the healthy natural route these days, and less inclined to prescribe drugs, which seems to have become a commission-based system.
Remember that not all med folk are in the top grades and just skim by.
Dear Doctor. My blood pressure is always high . I have changed my lifestyle and lost 80 pounds but I am still getting high blood. I am confused. Help!
Very useful
@@catherineelainebaxter4609 Unfortunately that has not been my experience as most doctor today in The US don't mention anyway of trying to get rid of the high b/p except to prescribe b/p meds. When i` have discussed the Helsinki b/p and other studies they would patronize me by saying "I'm aware of those studies" . They never talked about how to get rid of it naturally. They seemed to think that the only thing available is b/p medications. Never ever thought of trying to see what is causing the high b/p in my body. I have seen several physicians, men and women with the same results and I have had excellent medical insurance coverage, so they were paid well.
I am a consultant Orthopaedic surgeon and I think your video on blood pressure was excellent and it will help a lot of people. I wish I had more cardiologist colleagues like you where I work!!
Sir son is going to study orthopedic surgery. What is your suggestion. I heard it's too stressful 😢.Pl give ur suggestion 😮
Thank you very much Dr. Gupta. GOD ALMIGHTY continue to bless you in CHRIST JESUS NAME!
@@nellierbeard6382thank you
Hello Dr!! Thanks so much for always making everything so clear to understand. God bless you 🙏 Thanks again for this great video.
Awww this is so kind thank you!!!
As a tutor in Medicine I would say this an absolutely excellent exposition on blood pressure result interpretation. Grateful for his time in producing these videos.
Fantastic presentation. Helps to have these health subjects explained so clearly. Thanks a lot.
Thank you thank you thank you ...they also need to check meds your on that can increase your bp.
Iv just learnt about PPI'S I had been on these for yrs before BP treatment ..im now weaning myself of PPI because i cannot get my BP staple ..any help advice welcome
Excellent. I have protein in my urine but my kidney tests r ok. what should I do I am from India.sir.
If there's one thing that causes high blood pressure, it is the mention of high blood pressure.
fear is a doctors friend, it means you will do what he wants you to do, maybe the doctor really believes the bp being high is super dangerous or maybe he is trying to get more money out of you, who knows, another is how many people were fine until they suggested this test or that test for cancer and theyfind polyps and scare you into getting them removed (costing thousands) or getting cancer gettting chemo, when you were not sick and how many people did not get the tests died of other causes other than cancer many years later and never knew they had cancer.
I didnt have HBP untill I was in the doctors waiting room on other business.
Dino Carlucci - I was put on bp meds (and I told the doctor my bp is fine at home) She said, "Well, we don't want your bp going up when you're out and about." She wan't my regular doctor. She was in a clinic I started going to when I retired. So I got the med and started getting dizzy. I just quit taking them.
Marilyn King Went to one of those doc in a box places several years ago for a terribly sore throat..turned out nothing major, no strep or anything but my blood pressure was quite elevated b/c of the stress of the pain (could hardly swallow) and I definitely have white coat hypertension. Anyway, after the nurse took my bp he comes in and starts asking if my chest hurts. I said no, not until now! Anyway he put me on the pills and all my self checks were fine...until I went back for a follow up! You guessed it..high again! It did spur me into action though to lose weight and kick the pills but I have always felt the true cause of it was the stress of having it taken in the doc’s offic3 and the resulting conversation about it.
Thejoeordinary1 - yes, that will do it! But it's good you chose to use it to your benefit. And I'm glad you're off the pills!
Just the thought of seeing a doctor causes my blood pressure to go up.
True in medical term it is called. White coat phenamenon
same with me :-( Its not even about white coat but just thought of seeng the equipment! i am getting very sensetive and emotional hence my problem with hight pressure (
@@naginurlan6542Yes, That’s me...😩
@@naginurlan6542 lol! Me too!
Yup..
Spot on! Thank you! Luckily I don't let doctors scare me into taking meds. Found out Monday mine was 200/120, he said I need meds. I said no. Bought a BP meter from the Chemist, stopped drinking booze for 3 days, and it was 160/98. Went back to the doctor, and he confirmed the low reading with his own measuring device. So, I am going to stop drinking, and do intermittent fasting, because apparently I am now on the low end of Diabetes. I will turn that around also. Bad lifestyle got me there, so it makes sense that a good life style will reverse these readings. Thanks again for this video. Glad there are doctors like you out there. So helpful!
Booze kills, glad you figured it out before it was too late
Hope you don’t stroke
@@diana7676 Well, the blood pressure went down very quickly to fairly normal, I keep a daily record. The doctor is amazed. I am not, because I know it was the booze. Starting to swim also makes a huge different to my daily BP measurements. And doing a 7 day water fast, that was amazing.
@@sissi8610good for you! So many doctors complain that their patients don’t listen to them and change their lifestyle - I think they assume most patients won’t exercise discipline and so they push meds instead.
@@sissi8610 Could u tell us more about the water fast. What exactly did u do??
Love the focus on root causes. This is so lacking in our medical protocols these days. It’s ok to put people on meds to prevent major injury but the goal should be to find a way to get off them if possible
Drs don’t care about the root causes of health problems anymore. They just want to push you through for more $. More kick backs from drug company’s. More $ for them
The object sadly is to get you on meds for life & that's the reality of big Pharma and commission for Dr's .
Finally, a doctor who provides education before medication. A teacher (meaning of doctor) versus a drug puppet pill pusher. Love all your videos - only hope your colleagues are also watching. Thank you.
You mean ... ' versus a drug dealer ...'
I agree. In the US Drs have no interest in taking more than 10 mins and curing or finding root causes..they only give pills..sad state of affairs in medicine..
I think all they want to do is give big pharma more of our hard earn dollars and want us gone before our true time my aunt lived to be 102 and she never went to the dr and ate all her home grown stuff and she eat hard lard like crazy in fact she died from old age to so go figure what all the dr.s are trying to do like today just think get a shot and try to live but then some die within 24 of it so now I think God will help us all
@@healergodwinks7796 And to add a little something right now, the Medicare sign-up is happening in the USA to get senior citizens to sign on to government-subsidized Advantage Care Plans that give insurance plan administrators $1000 US. kickback pay for each enrollee signed on to replace Medicare for a Drug Prescription plan. DRUGS are a MAJOR problem HERE because of Big Pharma and insurance conglomerates!
The USA drugs its people very well and the drug and insurance economies never suffer consequences for how they do business. Health care should not be absolved of this critique either.
Because drugs makes pharmaceutical companies rich while education doesn't.
In my books, you’re a REAL doctor because you help people more than just giving out meds.
We need more doctors like u thank u so much
If I wasn't on my heart medication I'd be dead.
Very true
My blood pressure is 140/100 with normal laboratories result but may doctor give me maintenance medicines
Dr thank you. You are the best .love to listen to you
You are amazing! My husband went through this and it’s been so hard since the diagnosis of high blood pressure (which is probably just white coat syndrome). You are the best doctor I have ever come across: knowledgeable, calming, kind, compassionate and extremely informative. My husband and I wish we could move from NY to York so you could be his doctor.
I’m sitting here crying because I wish I could find a doctor that is so compassionate as you and cares about people’s health instead just another number. For months I’ve been complaining about symptoms that were associated with heart disease and finally was sent to have a angioplasty and had to have two stents in my LDL. I’m 80 years old and always been very active until this past year. Hopefully this will get me back to feeling better.
Plenty physicians out there are little more than sales reps for the pharma industry. This man here is a fine example of a physician with sound ethical bearing. The vocation could use plenty more like him.
Very True
I don't trust the medical profession anymore. . . Dentists either.
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Speaking the truth.
First day of med school patient cured is a customer lost
One size fits all just doesn’t work … Finally…someone who gets it..
You're right but that's what this 4-profit predatory Allopathic pharmaceutical industry is all about, it doesn't care about the individual or any other treatment but theirs which is full of toxins (which create bad side effects) they are not good for us....
@@kellikelli4413 True! At one time all involved in medicine…homeopaths, m.D’s, naturopaths…were pretty much on a level playing field. Drug companies changed it forever …cow-towing to MD’s and over almost a century later..here we are.
My Dr here .. Is one of those cookie cutter type. Yes they've gotten to be pill pushers
@@jillpeacock4540 Drug Dealers with PHd's is what i've called doctors for decades. And I LIKE drugs. I'm just an honest person about it ya kno
this is why I love Indian doctors-they treat the whole person!
Thanks for this video. For years I've had whitecoat syndrome. I had a continuous bp monitor earlier in the year and all was perfect. I went to the same gp yesterday and he freaked out again with my high bp in the office even though he had my continuous bp results in front of him. This cycle is causing great strain and actually starts to reinforce a problem that's not there. Appreciate your insights.
This happens to me.Any visit to doctor number high,at home normal.I donot know what to do now.
@@tonimcdaniel9110 I'm refusing to have my bp taken in the doctor's office. Problem solved!
Just watching this video lowered my High Blood Pressure. Why don't we have more Doctors like you ?
God bless You, Your Family, Your Loved Ones, and Your Patients. ;)
I second that ...what a nice and well mannered young man ....I thank his mum and dad for raising him to be such a caring human being and for providing him with opportunities for good education
@@garygjl9036 I agree with you ..I am almost always if not ALWAYS very thorough in my analysis of any comment by others ....I definitely retract the “nice” part ......thank you for being kind to point it out ....you are SPOT ON ...I’ve come across people that “like to be liked by others” and will say and do anything to be accepted ....but if you scratch the surface you find they are psychos . ....and another thing .....I NEVER believe anything ANYONE tells me ....except one person I’ve known for decades since she was a child .....the rest I consider as all lies till I can prove it ....not talking about scientific stuff ....just general bla bla
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My blood pressure has been going high for psdt 10 days,I have been very upset my poor daughter had miscarriage and I am trying to get my blood pressure down naturally. I calm down watching this dr.🙏👍
@@tammyr3427 It’s all in the GUT!!! Acidic foods cause inflammation in your body and Alkaline foods heals your body. Check out the Alkaline and Acidic food Chart List and I guarantee you’ll see a change in your health!! Ground Flaxseed are great for lowering bloodpressure about 10 percent!! You can sprinkle it your shakes smoothies juices or whatever u eat ! Stay strong and I hope u get to feeling better. God bless you
There’s not enough real doctors like you around ! Applaud you sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you no panic
To be fair you arnt standing between him and his $3500 Lexus payment. Doctors are merely the middle man between you and the prudent info they go and google after seeing you. Doctors are so iver paid now days it's sick.
True...
Well described and explained as always. Your patients are privileged to have you as their health coach. Professor-Elizabeth
You have set me straight on a better path to get my blood pressure normalized. I just started pills, but I am going to make my doctor find the root cause of my elevated number. THank you so much, I subscribed to your videos.
Doctors like this are a treasure! We need more like him!
The best explanation that I have heard. Thank you.
hmm do we though. 'intelligent' doctors might not be as good for big pharma profits which is what a heath system is for
@@andy-the-gardener yes find the cause !!!!!!!!!! stressed out at work is the cause
Alas these are the very people the white people complain about and allow frudsters like Mohammed Farah entry because he adds Gold medals to Team GB.
I pretty much love you! Every time my doctor manages to scare the life out of me, I come here and realize I'm going to live!
My pressure all ways high I do not take my pills e very day my pressure all way high wat can I do.
@@hyacinthdawson6284 - smoke marijuana cigarettes !
Marijuana opens the arteries, and lowers high blood pressure !
The American government is destroying America, because America was sold to the enemies of America !!!!!!
The destruction of America, is causing many people to have high blood pressure, because of the anger, of losing America !!!!!!
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This guy is spot on. It exactly happened the way he explained it with my doctor's visit. So as the dr was completely numb in giving any advice except when he took my money, I had to figure out what to do. I started walking, try to cut out sugar and salt, and started eating more healthy foods. After a week my figures are starting to come down
Dr Gupta is an amazing human being. His dedication and efforts to educate us are greatly appreciated and admirable. Thank you so much.
I gave up going to see a GP over ten years ago, and never been ill since. All they ever wanted to do was find an excuse to throw meds down my throat...
Right on I feel the same way
I agree👍👍
You just wrote one of the dumbest things I've ever read. Stay on top of your health brother! If you have HBP maybe you need to start exercising? While pills aren't always the solution, something else may indeed be wrong.
@@bbrucet3 🤔👍👍👍👍right on!!
I normally don’t have HBP, but, yesterday I had a headache, and my wife suggested measuring my blood pressure? It turned out to be 185/95. We got all excited, and went to the doctor right away. They measured it to be 145/75? Then they gave me some medications. The doctor didn’t ask me any damn thing about my life style, or suggested reducing salt or increasing walking, ....I lost respect to all freaking doctors.
My blood pressure is high due to grief. My husband died suddenly, two months ago leaving me with two small kids. My diet is impeccable. Stress is a bad thing.
FemBot I'm sorry about your husband I know what are you going through I lost my dad one month ago.
Much sympathy and blessings to you and your children. It's difficult to handle such a loss, especially with young ones to look after. I pray that you have support and help and wish you godspeed.
Yes I agree , it manifests in the body , hope your doing well xx
I am so sorry for your loss! My husband also died when we had 2 children at home. Remember you are stronger than you think! I will be praying for you!
Hugs and prayers
Have found this at a late date but presume that you are still up to date. I am a retired G.P. and have always attempted to look for causes of disease rather than just the signs of disease. Since retirement in the NHS I have focussed on psychotherapy/ mentoring and the physical effects of life style and cultural habits which lead to physical damage. It is a breath of fresh air to hear your analysis which I fully agree with. It is time that medicine is taught in a more holistic way including all of the nitty gritty of our physical machine as well the fundamentals of our external impacts. The individual is a part of a wider whole.
This video just showed up and I was happy I watched it. After 2 very stressful years with no other lifestyle issues ( no etoh, no smoking, 87 lbs at the time) I wound up with PVC and HTN. I’m a healthcare worker and was mandated to get Covid vaccines or get fired, my 11 year relationship ended, and then my mother who was 79 got a new dx of cancer requiring a BTK amputation despite treatments. This left me with stress induced hypertension and despite years of meditation practice I have not been able to adequately get it down to what it was prior. So now I’m on medication. My goal is to get off of it. Thank you for this video. If I look at a BP monitor my BP goes up! I know I have to do better with more exercise and less work and stress. Stress makes us sick in body mind and spirit. Thanks for the reassurance even from 3 year old video!👍🏽☺️
I was recently diagnosed with PVC and stress, induced high blood pressure. I’ve kind of avoided medication I’m not crazy about going on a beta blocker I’m trying to do all kinds of different home supplementation to reduce the stress, reduce adrenaline cortisol levels and hopefully get more balanced. how are you doing on your medication medication
@@michellev.8739 thank you for posting. I’m using a supplement intermittently with the bp med. I don’t like the statin so I’m taking niacin. I’m off of caffeine so I fo miss that. But it’s better then the weird feeling of those PVC. I agree reducing adrenal cortisol is good. I’ve reduced my stress load for sure. Now I need to increase my activity. 🏃🏽♀️🧘♂️
THIS IS ME TOO!! I HAVE EXTREME ANXIETY FROM TAKING MY OWN BLOOD PRESSURE NOW!! I USE TO BE ABLE TO TAKE MINE BUT FOR SOME REASON I CAN'T CALM DOWN! I'M DRIVING MYSELF CRAZY!!!
Great Video! Anectdote: Went to see doctor, took bp, 140ish/90ish, Did not ask me anything about my lifestyle, diet, sleep, exercise, etc.. 6'3" 185lbs, probably single digit body fat, deadlift 350lbs, bench 200, can run a 8 minute mile, eat lots of veggies, fruit, almost no processed food, don't smoke, don't drink, Isleep 8..5 hrs a day, explained how I loathe hospitals and that I was fasting and had a half cup of black coffee 30 min. earlier on empty stomach.
She then proceeded to tell me I have high blood pressure with the obligatory dire consequences and to think about taking meds. I literally laughed out loud at her. Incredible!
Same here my Doc prescribed me high blood pressure medication I read the side effects and my response was hell no I am not taking that garbage. I have an intense workout routine. I do a drop set of 5 sets of 4 at 195 lbs 5sets of 5 reps at 180 lbs and 5 sets of 10 at 125 lbs wide grip . I am 62 I speed walk at 3.3 to 3.5 mph I do 2 miles under 37 minutes.
We all need positive doctors like you, instead of doctors who put fear in you.
Or shame...
he aint after the money your doctor is
and don't solve the issue!
My nurse didn't even seem to care, she just mentioned it was high, she never even logged it on the system, which I find weird.
@@nolanaldridge429 : Under the British medical system, doctors get paid regardless. They don’t need to inflate costs or come up with expensive diagnoses. They get paid either way.
Thank you Dr! I wanted to verify your comments about the value of trying an automated 24-hour monitor and encourage that. I was getting very high readings at the doctor (NYC, USA) well over 150/90 I think I had a 170/110 more than once and I knew it was due to being stressed/ white coat syndrome. I am (and was at the time) a very fit, lean middle-aged guy, with a very good diet. So I wore a 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) from my doctor which took readings every hour. I somehow felt more relaxed having the machine do the work and obviously, at night when you are asleep, the truth surely comes out. BP result came back with a day average of 124/68 with a night low of 112/54. It's sketchy that a doctor could have easily put me on tablets based on several readings at a practice. Also the whole framing of high BP as a "silent killer" is kind of fear porn albeit with some truth.
Thank you Doctor … I am truly grateful to you for taking the time to explain the issue of High Blood Pressure. Your style of presentation is truly very professional and made me feel very comfortable.
I am in the age group (63) that needs to be more attentive to daily routine and lifestyle, I have taken note of all your suggestions.
Yes the World Does Need more Persons In Medicine like this Dr.
@JazznUup Well, he didn't say he wasn't a Dr either...
I personally need such doctor
Finally! A doctor who isn't pushing pills whether we need them or not!
Thank you!
My cousin is an cardiologist too..He's my idol..You reminded me of him..Much love & respect ❤️
That was a very thorough explanation on this topic and I must say I’ve never heard any other doctor ( on RUclips or otherwise) be so clear and concise. Thank you! Your work is stellar!
The thing that makes my BP go up is getting my blood pressure reading taken. 160/90 in the office. Average BP in the hospital over a 24-hour period 130/78. He's right!
My arm has so much pain, REAL PAIN, from the cuff tightening that I can feel my heart racing when the assistant just reaches for the machine. 😢 So yeah, my numbers are high, every time. I always refuse the meds. I feel like it is probably normal otherwise, or at least close enough.
Hi. I was told by my Dr that I get "white coat" blood pressure. That is, it's high when I'm seeing the doctor. I said it makes sense because I only visit when I'm sick. At home, when I'm well, it's normal.
Next time in the office prior to having the BP done relax, and in slow succession take deep breaths and slowly exhale all the way. Do this calmly 10 times then have them take your BP. It will be your normal BP of 130/78 or slightly lower.
@@BlackWolfSpirit That is great. I go to Kaiser and the arm band always pinches and hurts. It's important to tell them to loosen up the cuff or the reading will always be too high. The way your doctor does it sounds much better.
@@wingabouts I go through the same thing.
This is an honest doctor. Blessings
Yelahh!!!! Totally agreed!!!
I made use of this item and found out pleasing good results. The treatment plan BloodPressureControl99.blogspot.com that I followed has got my blood pressure to 152/92 during my examination at a healthcare center. It has then returned my high blood pressure to a harmless level after I had used it. The guideline has become very useful to me. It has assisted to manage my blood pressure. .
What doze the doctor looks got to do with your lust
If he wasn't honest, how would you know?
@@marygrech7644 EVERYTHING!
I am happy to have this second opinion from Dr. Sanjay. Getting to the root cause is more important than just numbers. Thank you!
THANK YOU! Finally someone who looks at the whole picture and lifestyle who doesn't just automatically diagnose by a "number"! Wish i was in your area, you explained that very candidly and articulately. More people should watch your channel
My late father was a physician and always told us stay away from stress and doctors..you will live to 200..never forgot that advice and so far it has worked brilliantly...
Since I was 25 I was told I have a 'high' blood pressure, did not fancy myself taking life time anti-hypertensives, I ignored it and moved on with my life. 20 years on, no kidney issues, no vision issues (in fact still better than 20/20) and no other issues. Yes, this doctor is right, normal blood pressure seems to be different for everyone, you have to find it for you.
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I was similarly told at 20 I had hypertension. (What were your numbers?) I didn't want to be on meds either! Kidneys were checked as I was slim and young they thought I had kidney damage. Everything was fine. I always felt fine. My numbers were very high though... like 200s over 120s. I took the meds till they run out and then was always slack being young and didn't keep a check on it. Every pregnancy they of course put me on meds. Now in my 40s I stay on meds as I know the risk. ☹️
@@jodiepeasley2026 you can eat fruits and veggie and low salt foods. Walk for 30 mins a day and you can stop meds. I did the same thing. Hope this helps
@@jodiepeasley2026 Good Night! Those are verry high numbers!😐 Yep, it's probably best to stay on your meds since you are getting older.💜
I ignored good medical advice till a few months ago, I had a haemorrhage in te eye. Now I'm on meds and injections in the eye. Heart muscles also thickened. So, yeah.
You sound like an excellent and honest doctor! Too many doctors are so anxious to get people on medications.
Many thanks, doc. I really appreciate a detailed explanation of anything medical. I am bad at remembering terms, medications, etc. and as such, I review videos like this on a regular basis. Just imagine the important, pertinent, and free medical information access without the horrific billing numbers such as here in the good old US of A!
I’ve watched a few of your blood pressure helps and you totally take the fear away a few months ago I watched one of yours shows because I was having side effects from my blood pressure pill I was dizziness I could stand in the store and I was gonna pass out never got that until I took this pill so I listen to more shows I started drinking hibiscus tea lost some weight started taking aged garlic One magnesium before I went to bed I worked with my doctor ate better I completely did not realize the junk I was eating and the sodium I was taking in what a difference for now my blood pressure is normal off pills please anyone out there do your own research do not come off your medicine without doctors helping but this was two months ago and that’s how fast I’ve changed my lifestyle but worked with my doctor but I want to thank you again because you are the only doctor that brought all understanding down to my level and I know you’re a doctor that just doesn’t throw people on pills please never stop doing these shows your must be helping hundreds you’re one of a kind may many blessings come your way
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I developed high blood pressure when I hit menopause. I was only sleeping 3 hours a night for 3 years.
My friend was taking a blood pressure pill and I don't know the name of it but it caused her to pass out and break her leg
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This guy talks so much sense my doctor wanted to put me in pills without even discussing diet.
My Blood pressure normal after 2 months on plant based food.
Doctors love to push pills. You keep coming back and they make money.
@themassivewcod. Let us know what your Triglycerides and HDL . Glad to hear you blood pressure is normal.
He is great
@@karenhardie1132 Not in The U.K. they dont.
@@tradeladder146 Hmm, not quite true im afraid...
I don’t know how I ran into your video, but it came @ the perfect time and I needed to hear this. I just happened to be going through this same exact dilemma about my BP all of a sudden becoming high. In the past week, I had been having a migraine for like 6 days in a row, taking Advil & excedrin, but it would come back. So I couldn’t take it anymore and decided to go to an urgent care facility and my BP was 160! They gave me 2 Tylenol and a shot of Motrin in the arm and said go see your Dr. So I go to see an emergency cardiologist. My pressure was now 150 and 155 in the other arm. I told the Dr that I don’t want to be put on meds, we came to an agreement about making lifestyle changes. He leaves and comes back with a heart monitor, prescribes me a medication…does not tell me it’s a “BP medication” and wants me to come back in 2 weeks for a stress test. I took the medication, my migraine went away, but then I decided to look up what this medication was, (Metoprolol Tartrate). I did not know that it was a BP medication; this is not what we had agreed on and it said that it had to be taken for the rest of my life and that is not what I wanted to do. So I stopped taking them after 3 doses. I hope I’m not doing myself harm by stopping without consulting with him. This is a new Dr and doesn’t know anything about my health. I’m just hoping that with this heart monitor and the stress test, that he can get to the bottom of my issue and not have to prescribe me any BP medication.
So glad you are feeling better and doing these videos Dr Gupta.I hope you keep well and God blesses you for your work and dedication.What you have said makes so much sense and is so well explained.If only there were more doctors like you.Most just want to put us on meds without looking for causes.
My thought is that many doctors are willing to give you a pill to correct your blood pressure because it is easier to do that than to convince you to change your diet to improve your health. Once I understood this I changed my attitude and started asking the Doc for remedies that did not include medication.
And..did that doctor actually provide advice that was not RX?
Thats when they pretty much lose interest in you.
You are smart and a smarter patient! 👍
Yay. Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Amen. Love you all. May hod bless. Yep. Me to. If i. Die it will be from natural causes to. How can a low income poor perdon eat all organic foods and organic meats. This is me. Yep. The doctors and the food industry pills etc
Is a money making racket for sure. I certainly try to change my diet. But how can i. On low income. We all should be able to fix or prepare any food we all love to eat. Where.s the beef. Chicken. Pork bacon and pork chops etc. All org a nic. Wow. I need some help here. We all cant live on salad alone. Or juices. Milk. Etc. Im lost. Thank you. Love you all. Keep on keepin on. Pray to jesus for help with everything including all the food to. Thank jesus daily for what we have today cuz tomorrow may never come. Thank jesus for what he did on the cross for.us all. Oh. Before i forget. I ask my doctor can you write me a long perscription. She said for what. I said. All organic foods meats salads dressings fish cooking oils and what resturaunt do you eat at. That is reasonable priced. How much is your grocery bill weekly and what do you eat and what store do you shop at. That way when we all can change our diets we wont need to worry about the eating habits of measuring 4 oz. Of this and that. Our. Stomachs can only hold so much food anyway. But depriving pople of the food they was rsised on and love. Thats pretty bad. Food should never be taken away from anyone. This is our bodies to feed for our lives to live. Our life to live that jesus gave us to explore the beauty and greatness of this land he provided for all of us. When we have our health we have everything. As i told my. Doctor again. The food keeps all of us alive and organic water to. Skip the faucet filter thing. Thats no good. Now it sure would be nice or super great if. All the doctors would be food doctors instead of pill poping doctors. We all would live longer and you all can make more money than ever. Then we all get our check ups with a clean bill of health. Now if we break a leg arm or need surgery of any kind. I dont know. But some kind of healing leaves from a forest to heal the body of. Whatever the surgery is. And the broken part would heal. Maybe a week or less. No pain whatsoever at anytime. Then all doctors would. Be blessd in a very special way. All doctors suppose to help save lives not kill people. Jesus does the healing. The doctors is given the brains to do the surgeries etc. With the knowledge they are gifted with. They are a servant to jesus this w a y. So my doctor was very speachless and she didnt say a word other than besure to get your. C.vaxx shot at walgreens and set appt. For your mammogram and see you in february. I said thank you. I took my mammogram got the letter and i was negative. No problems. Love you all. I do pray for you all.may god bless.
@@janchapman3746 You are far more gifted than your doctor.😍
I have found way more information about my health, treatments, risks and how to address these issues from RUclips than I have ever received going to a dr.
I always feel like I’m being rushed out the door before I even sit down.
Awesome analysis and educational. The anxiety part at a doctor's clinic is very on point. Thank you so much for all you do.
An excellent advice, comprehensive approach! Thank you for being a doctor of conscience not simply a pharma prescriber.
This man is brilliant! His videos help reduce fear and worry about health, and point people in the direction of helping themselves!
Yes! I’m thrilled to have found him!! I’m currently going through a BP lowering situation ordered by my doctor. I’m taking my BP twice daily as he increased my meds and my numbers are all over the board. I feel so much better and less anxious after this video. He’s “just what the doctor ordered” lol
Dr Gupta is amazing, 10 minutes of listening to him and his easy explanation of high bp really eases my anxiety, I have been on a suppressed dose of thyroxine for 21 years which I've recently found out can elevate bp 🤤 hello, why didn't my GP know that !
He is an honest, skilled man whom I respect greatly.
I dont drink or smoke but, im physically disabled with spina bifida. I had my bp done last week it was 180/49 i dont eat too much salt and never have it on food so what could be up
Thank you! Sure wish the doctors around here thought the way you do, doctor, about investigating it further, than just ripping off a sheet from Rx pad.
Seems the drs, and some NPs, at the med school where my dr is, has the BP taken as soon as you walk into the room! LPN sets the machine to take it twice in a row within a couple minutes, then leaves the room. I have been over and over about this with them about letting me sit for awhile before taking it. They claim it doesn't matter. I have read that it does. Also, Not to have our legs crossed, but have feet flat on the floor, and have arm supported, and not hanging down. I have checked it at home, and when I did those steps, my readings were lower. When I did them at the dr office last few times, they were amazed that my BP was lower. I told them about the position to take the BP correctly, and they just scoffed, claimed they had nothing to do with it!!
So, they are Not assuring their help staff is instructing patients how to sit properly, they leave the room, and then if someone's BP is higher, they push BP meds?!? I see some weird pattern, here. Kickbacks? They have denied kickbacks. I still suspect, otherwise, they would be interested in taking the BP correctly!!
And yes, they want me to take those meds. I have refused them. They are so darn obsessed by the BP readings, but not interested in it being taken correctly. And not interested in anything else but meds for it. And they are at a medical school.🙄🤔🤨
We need more doctors like you, it’s really rare to find someone with that kind of “honesty” knowledge.
He has a lovely personality, optimistic and sensible outlook Mon health ! I too am worried about my doctor's attitude about blood pressure. The tablets I have been prescribed has totally messed up my health, my metabolism and circulation. I wish doctors would have this i individual attitude to patients instead of their uniform idea of what a patient should be regarding their blood pressure. etc.
This doctor's intelligent outlook is unique. We definitely need more like him !
Rare indeed.
I wish he was my Doctor,
Thank you, Dr. Gupta! Sad to say that many doctors focus on the numbers, putting patients in harm's way. More doctors should watch this video.
This is the best discussion on HBP I have ever heard. Thank you Doctor.
God bless you Dear Sanjay
You are not a doctor *YOU ARE FAR BETTER THAN DOCTORS* 💪👍
No other Dr. has explained about BP so well. Thank you very much.
Dr. Ken Berry also has a good video
Dr John Bergman on blood pressure is excellent.
Excellent explanations! It made immense sense to me for the first time- 75years old - and never has any of my doctors put it to me what the correct criteria is. Thank you.
This is the first time I've ever heard any Doctor explaining in clear details steps by steps about high blood pressure . Thank you for sharing.
"Is my blood pressure high for ME?" This makes perfect sense. Drug companies are behind the push for patients to be medicated before other measures are tried.
What we need is 1 million more doctors just like you! Excellent presentation doctor ! thank you 🙏🏼
But you will note in the Media Indian men are never shown, only their women, in adverts, even when cooking you will have a Black chef, and Italian chef, and Irish Chef, a Russian Chef, Au Aussie Chef, a Kiwi Chef, making Indian food. Indian males are persona non grata in this country. watch the BBC and you will see over 82 Indian women, and the ITV are even worse to every 1 Indian presenter. Yet the Indian males (Hindu and Sikh) are the ones who amalgamate and integrate. But they are never shown. They want the women, the food, the Yoga, Culture but not the Indian male! Thats the reality. After the BLM and death of Floyd the Brits and media will bend over backwards to have blacks everywhere over 180 Indian males have died but this has never been exposed and because Hindu and Sikhs do not become violent or pander to the media these are the forgotten!
Amazing information shared …why can’t every doctor be as honest and forthright as you are…it’s obvious you are a one in a Million YOU ACTUALLY CARE AND WANT TO HELP THE PATIENT…BLESSINGS WISHED ….
Dr I have listened to several dozen video's from Dr's but yours exceeds them all - you have given the inside track information and explained it well. This is more than useful - this is the scoop, the facts; what everyone needs to know! God bless your practice Sir.
just watching and listening to you Sanjay lowers my blood pressure ... :)
Especially his looks
Yes!!!!
Funny, mine spikes every time I look at him. Such a beautiful man! 💕
Felt like he was talking directly to me. I needed this more than I realized. Especially with the anxiety and just constantly worrying about my HBP.
🎯/Ditto
And me...
Glad I found:))👍
I just went through this after an ER visit for feeling weird. Of course BP was a little high. Subsequent Dr. visit had me buying a cuff, checking myself daily for 2 weeks with 2 more office visits.
@@mariebussinger6565 have you seen improvement?
@@savage_the_wild yes but I'm on meds. What big pharma wants.
@@mariebussinger6565 I did HBP meds for the first 30 days and I took myself off. I dont add salt to any meals, intermittent fasting, and exercise and it's done me alot of good. I've just recently started breathing exercises at night before bed as well. Lowers my resting heart rate and BP. If you haven't already, look up Dr. Eric Berg here on RUclips. He has tons of great videos on health and doesn't push medications at all. He's helped me out a ton in the past year.
Thank you for this information Dr Gupta. Your calm delivery is really reassuring and is easy to understand- logical. Thank you for your empathy and understanding of the patient. I am in Australia and wish you were over here to help me. Keep up the excellent work.👍
Thank you Dr. Gupta. I am 59 and I am now just starting to see my numbers rise. I will certainly try to modify my lifestyle (get more sleep and eat better) and lower those numbers; but you have relieved me of the stress of it. I will work with my doctor and see what is going on. I am in good shape and not overweight. Thanks again. I believe more sleep will do wonders. Subscribed!
How I wish all doctors are trained in this kind of approach to health care. This is what I would call a holistic, humanistic and conscientious approach, and on the soft side of money making.
Thanks Doc, God bless.
The doctors should treat first the causes of having a blood pressure not the blood pressure itself.
Oh my! what a delight it is to hear you talk about medical issues and share your clear thinking and wise medical advice. You are obviously a centered being who feels love and compassion for those who are dealing with medical problems that sometimes seem overwhelming. You are a gift to us all. Your presence here, so close and yet so distant, is greatly appreciated. Much thanks.
I agree with you.
You explained it so well
If you go for a Commercial drivers licenses you only get 2 shots at It if you fail -- no job which in itself Jack's yo through the roof. And you cant go to your doctor who knows you the GOVT picks a tech who could care less .This came in under Obama administration officials in2014 .Puts lots of healthy drivers on medicine which was maybe the idea! You dont get a chance to change your lifestyle but are put on dangerous medicine for life. Making Healthy people patients!
@Financialiteracy yea when Obama took over the Govt went nuts on professional drivers 2014
How old are you??
What a lovely guy! Only just discovered this video today....4 years later!! But still valuable information...so a massive THANK YOU❤
Welcome to USA, Dr. Gupta. You said it. That routine visit was a shocker for me. Results were getting terribly ill from the BP medication necessitating getting off of it and now trying a more measured approach to carefully lowering pressure somewhat following my reporting of my home monitor readings over time. The permanent damage from this episode is a new found distrust of my primary care physician, suspicion of what my cardiologist says, miscommunications, and chronic cyclic anxiety and depression. The quality of my life may never completely recover to normal is my worry now.
PLEASE STOP WORRYING! That alone causes problems. Be happy you foubd out what was going on! So many din't!
- Now empower yourself & list/take steps to identify the root cause of what youre presenting.
I've never heard a doctor like this in my life. He is very intelligent and knows what hes talking about. Too bad we don't have more like him!!! Thank you for your expert advice your videos has helped me more than you can possibly imagine!!!
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This is my first time to hear you, Dr. Sanjay. May there be more wise doctors like you. Thank you!
This was the best overview of BP have heard to date and I really appreciate that you shared it with all of us.
What I liked the best was explaining the factors of why blood pressure increases, for instance the heart needing to pump more blood to feed the fat cells in an overweight person. For me visualizing the reason for a problem is key and you've done that for us here.
Thank you so much Dr. Gupta and I look forward to more of your fantastic videos! BTW you just gained a new subscriber today!
You have the most common sense of anyone out there talking sensibly about this issue.. thank you
I love coffee and never thought I’d do without it. My blood pressure has gone down considerably since I gave it up. Unknowingly I must be hyper sensitive to caffeine. Who knew? Oddly it was not even a question my doctor asked of me.
Good stuff Doc. My normal BP is 110/70 but when I visit my doctor the top reading has been as high as 133. I usually blame it on sitting in the waiting room. He 's not the least bit worried though and gives the same information as you. There should be more enlightened doctors like you guys around.
Your 'normal' BP sounds quite low to me...😕
@@ladychatelaine697 Hmmm...yes, perhaps. However, it's normal for me for the past 50 years. I guess most individuals have their own 'normal'. Enjoy!
Also white coat syndrome!
Thank you for this info. At 89 I thought I should just accept H BP
Same here!
This is very helpful. I’m on a low dosage for high blood pressure now and the doctor is recommending a higher dosage to bring my numbers down further. As far as I know, none of these tests have been done. I’m going to definitely ask him about these things.
I loved this & so agree. Diagnosing the underlying cause is so important. Isolated BP readings or ECG reading do not give a true picture. Thank you so much 💜
44 year old male dealing with hypertension my entire adult life. After hearing your explanation, seems like finding answers to these questions would standard for a cardiologist. I've never heard anything like this...ever. Thank you for addressing these things, and I'm so grateful to have been able to watch it. Thank you so much! Safe travels, wish I could treat you to a coffee during your visit. Be sure to let us know if you ever visit DC!
Did you see a cardiologist tho?? I just saw my regular family doctor, 15 years ago...when I was 33. I went through a very stressful event and got hbp as a result, 15 years later, I still have it and have been on meds.
@@Lyddiebits Please read my comment and look for answers. Best to you.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH HIM‼️I was homeless, drinking randomly because of depression, not exercising regularly, stressing out about my situation, not walking for exercise, eating anything I could get (with no money) and did I mention STRESSING Daily?😖😞😩-Finally.. I cleansed my liver, began to leave sugar out of my diet, hydrating with water (only) exercising, changed to Himalayan Sea Salt, lemon and ginger warm water in the morning and relaxing deep breathing meditation daily. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INFORMATION. I share you with everyone!!!👍❤️🙏🏻
Very useful for me. I am experiencing high blood pressure presently. Thanks so mych for this info.
What you are saying is absolutely true. I wish all physicians follow your recommendations. Thank you!
Thank you Doctor!
Your honesty in helping aid BP issues is HIGHLY appreciated.
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I have always tested "high normal", my wife and my doctor finally convinced me to go on a light dose. I immediately went listless and impotent. my wife decided I was right in not being on the pills and as soon as I quit them I got my mojo back and never looked back. my recent checkup declared I was in great shape, just needed a little more vitamin D. I will be 67 in Oct. I take Garden of Life vitamin and minerals for 55 and wiser men, plus fish oil, MCT oil, Turmeric-Curcumin, and glucosomine-condroitin for my joints. I weigh 165 and can still outrun everyone in my family. 4 years ago I was found to be type 2 diabetic and went on a healthier diet and started with the suppliments and lost 40 pounds over the next 2 years. at the end of the first month I was off the metformin and my blood sugar has remained normal. our bodies are constantly rebuilding themselves and it makes sense to give them the right building blocks. I got a wakeup call at 60 and took action and I am now healthier than I was at 50
You got SMART. 👍 and then healthier....great 👍👍. Congrats!!!!¡
Wow, this dr. actually uses common sense! Love this guy!
Dr. Gupta, thank you for this wonderful upload. You have the best personality and delivery, best information, and best positive suggestions for those of us who are new to high blood pressure fears. All the very best to you!
I"m heading into see my doctor tomorrow regarding swelling and tinkling in my feet , which I think are side issues steming from my blood pressure medications. This video was so informative in that it helps me to talk with my doctor from an informed point of view, rather than have my doctor tell or dictate what he "thinks" are my issues. Thanks!
This is so true. Just knowing my blood pressure is going to be checked makes me nervous and raises my pressure.
my doctor told me to sit in waiting room for 10 minutes and then have it remeasured! You can lower your BP by 5 minutes of deep breathing...
Not if the doctor has triggered fear in the person. You get into circular problem similar to PTSD
mine increases with deep breaths
Very helpful and informative Doc! You are one of a kind. Being honest and truthful to us patients. I’m a great fan of yours. Take care and always be safe. You’re such a great asset to humanity. God bless.
Great informational video thank you! I wish I would’ve known this when I was younger I have been on medication for quite a few years now and unfortunately none of the physicians in that USA have ever mention anything like this. Thank you again
I wish you were my doctor. Blessings from Australia, and thank you.
Thank You Doctor, you are a true God send! May God Bless You Abundantly.
The thing that makes the blood pressure go up is the mention of doctors at least in my book. But I like how this guy thinks that one blood pressure number is not the same for everybody. It's the same with weight loss and diet.
Changing the num6dont change what's wrong, which is why I like naturopaths who treat whole body not just symptoms.
Wow! I wish all Doctors practiced in the way that you do! Thank You so much for your explanations and searching for causes instead of treating symptoms!
Your explanation on blood pressure is comprehensive, and takes away unnecessary anxiety, and promotes life style change to tackle it, thanks.