Managing blood pressure can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. As an Internal Medicine physician specializing in hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how patients react when their blood pressure drops too low after starting medication. It’s a scenario that can cause a lot of worry, and rightly so. Low BP after medication — what to do…
If you’ve ever caught yourself yawning more than usual and thought, “Hmm, am I just tired or is something up?”, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with a special interest in hypertension management, I’ve had a surprising number of patients come in asking about high BP and frequent yawning. At first glance, the…
Have you ever noticed your fingers turning icy even when it’s not that cold outside? Or maybe your hands are always the first to get cold, even in a mildly air-conditioned room? As an internal medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage hypertension, I can tell you—*high blood pressure and cold hands* might seem…
If you’ve ever wondered how long walks affect hypertension, you’re definitely not alone. As an Internal Medicine Physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how simple lifestyle tweaks can dramatically shift blood pressure numbers. Walking, in particular, is often underestimated as a powerful tool to control hypertension — but it’s one of the easiest,…
Ever wake up in the middle of the night with your heart racing and a pounding headache? You’re not alone. I’ve had patients come in swearing something was seriously wrong—only to discover they were dealing with a sneaky culprit: nocturnal hypertension. It doesn’t always show up in a routine clinic blood pressure reading, but it’s…
When it comes to hypertension warning signs, most people assume they’d know if something was wrong. I get it—high blood pressure doesn’t always come with flashing red lights. In my years of practicing internal medicine, especially in managing hypertension, I’ve seen how deceptively silent this condition can be. Many of my patients were walking around…
As an internal medicine physician with years of experience in managing hypertension, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to create an effective and personalized hypertension care plan for each patient. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, and while it’s a common condition, its management requires a…
As an Internal Medicine Physician with years of experience in managing hypertension, I often encounter patients who are struggling with more than just high blood pressure. One of the most concerning symptoms they report is shortness of breath. It’s a combination that many don’t realize can be linked, and it’s something I deal with regularly…
Hypertension burnout is something I see far too often in my practice as an Internal Medicine physician. It’s that overwhelming feeling many patients experience when managing high blood pressure becomes more than just a daily routine—it turns into a full-on emotional and mental battle. Over time, it can feel exhausting to keep up with the…