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Recent Answers from Dr. Shabbir Baldiwala

2009-11-06 hypertension medication:

All the antihypertensives have their advantages and disadvantages. Selection of the group is of utmost importance and depends from person to person. If you consider safety as a top priority in drug selection

2009-07-12 blood pressure:

During exercise or any other physical activity, the blood pressure goes up significantly. There are no guidelines available for that. However, for all practical purposes, anything over 180 systolic could

2009-06-23 my reports:

You have to stop smoking with immediate effect. You are at a very high risk for developing a cardiac problem. You have high lipids despite taking statins, your Hemoglobin is raised which can also slow

2009-06-22 my reports:

Your Lovastatin is probably insufficient to control your lipid levels. You can substitute it with Atorvastatin+Ezetimibe. Your SGPT is raised since you are an alcoholic. Do you smoke frequently? You havent

2009-06-11 HbAic:

1. There is a possibility of fluctuations in his sugar levels during the day. That would probably explain the normal FBS-PPBS and high HbA1C.  2. His sugars are probably metabolised faster. that could