I am 24 years old. Since the past two weeks, I’ve been suffering from high BP and the diagnosis report stated high cholesterol as the cause for this. I have been asked to reduce my weight, as well as the fat levels in my blood. Please suggest how I should do it. -Avinash Kumar
High BP has multiple courses so further evaluation is required. High cholesterol doesn’t lead to high BP. Sometimes, both are present coincidentally due to a sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical exercise like aerobics, free-hand or brisk walking for 30 minutes every day for six days a week will help. -Dr Miriyala Swamy, General Physician, Kamineni Hospital
I am a 60-year-old diabetic and hypertensive patient. My FBS is 70 mg%, and PLBS is 145 mg% - BP 136/90 mhg. I’ve been getting boils in my armpits and around the anal region repeatedly for the last two years. Why has the problem been persisting despite me taking so many antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal medicines?- Venkateswara Rao
Generally, diabetics experience an increased incidence of skin infections. Particularly in areas where you perspire more, like the armpits and perianal region. Managing this problem includes proper skin care, applying antiseptic creams, and the judicious use of antibiotics. Recurrence is common in diabetics.
In your case, I recommend the following:
- Get your HbA1c to know your long-term control of sugar. If there’s any disparity, then your diabetologist should be able to help.
- Follow proper skin cleansing and use antiseptic powder in the day and antiseptic cream at night.Once under control, use a good skin-friendly cream regularly. Do continue this skin care. -Dr. Babu Krishnamurthy, Senior General Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals
Secunderabad
