Dwarka, New Delhi

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Treatment in Dwarka

High blood pressure causes no symptoms until it causes damage. Controlling it is one of the most effective things medicine can do.

Getting the diagnosis right

A single high reading in a clinic is not hypertension. Blood pressure is confirmed over multiple readings, ideally including home measurements, because both white-coat and masked hypertension are common.

You will be shown how to measure correctly at home — cuff position, rest before measurement, and how to record readings usefully.

Looking for a cause

Most hypertension is primary, but a first evaluation should rule out treatable secondary causes, particularly in younger patients or when BP is unusually resistant.

  • Kidney function, urine examination and electrolytes
  • Thyroid profile
  • Blood sugar and lipid profile
  • ECG and, where indicated, echocardiography
  • Review of medicines and supplements that raise BP

Treatment

Salt reduction, weight loss, alcohol moderation and regular activity genuinely lower blood pressure and are worth real effort. Where medication is needed, the aim is a simple regimen — ideally once daily — that you can sustain for years.

Diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease change the targets, so BP is never treated in isolation from the rest of your metabolic picture.

Frequently asked questions

My BP is normal now — can I stop the tablets?
The reading is normal because of the tablet. Stopping usually returns it to the previous level within days to weeks. Dose reduction is possible after sustained weight loss or lifestyle change, but only with monitoring.
What is a good target?
For most adults, below 140/90, and below 130/80 where diabetes, kidney disease or established heart disease are present. Your individual target is set at the consultation.
How often should I check at home?
During dose adjustment, twice daily for a week at a time. Once stable, a few readings a week is enough. Continuous checking through the day tends to cause anxiety without adding information.

Consult Dr. Brijmohan Arora

MBBS, M.Med (CMC Vellore) · 23+ years in internal medicine and metabolic care. Palam Extension, Sector 7, Dwarka, New Delhi.

Mon–Sat · 11 AM–2 PM & 4–8 PM · Sunday closed