A cardiologist who’s taking the time to actually educate the public.... How uplifting! There’s still hope for humanity in the midst of the darkness slowly descending on us.
Breaks my heart looking at you, Sanjay. I know you're hurting. Your Dad loved you just as much. Now carry on his name and know he's with you in spirit. You will meet again one day.
Your father - and mother - must have been exceptional to have fathered a man such as yourself. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for another hugely informative video.
I have been treated for hypertension since I was pregnant with my first child....48 years ago..... Today I have learnt more about this condition than I did in all those 48 years. Thank you Dr Gupta
Prayers 🙏🏾 Cry when tears come, laugh when the laugh comes - grief is the wildest roller coaster ride of emotions. Keep your seat belt on at all times. Your father will be with you always. ❤️
After years of taking 4 BP medications and multiple potassium pills daily, I was recently diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism, which caused my hypertension. CT scans also confirmed nodule on my adrenal gland. Thanks so much for these videos you provide us!
I'm going to a cardiologist for the first time tomorrow, as an echocardiogram found Pulmonary Hypertension and the right side of my heart is enlarged. Thanks to your videos I feel so much more prepared for my appointment. Thank you for the time and compassion that you bring your channel. It's a true blessing. I'm so sorry for your loss.
So proud of you, Sanjay, for continuing your professional life and sharing with us in spite of the pain and grief you feel. Still praying for you. I know you miss your Dad and always will.
I have been listening to all your videos, they have helped me enormously. Understanding alone helps reduce the anxiety which in itself is a contributing factor with my high blood pressure. Thanks
❤Lovely photo of your Dad & you I'm sure ❤ hes been very proud that you are his honorable son & benefiting people worldwide from all walks of life ❤ May you & your family be comforted by treasured memories & May he rest peaceful ❤🙏
The loss of a parent can impact on our lives a lot more than we can ever realise, it gives those that were close as you were a deep sense of loneliness that is their even when we have other close family members still with us. I am truly sorry for your loss and send heartfelt prayers your way. May your memories be at your side for always
Enjoy listening to your videos. You are a good caring doctor and wonderful person. Sorry about the passing away of your Dad. He is in a better place and will be with you in spirit.
Those who know,do. Those that understand, TEACH. -Aristotle Dr, thank you for empowering us!! Your Video on Magnesium was so educating and it helped me a lot .You are awesome teacher!!🙏
What a charming and delightful video from someone who has not only medical expertise but humanity and actual communication skills. Your videos have a calmed the mind for one recently diagnosed high blood pressure gen x’er. Thank you.
Condolences for the loss of your father Sanjay. I am sure a prouder Dad would not have been found. His spirit lives on in your memories and your nature, and you will in turn pass these fine traits to your children. Thank you for your inciteful videos.
My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your beloved father, Dr Gupta. I can tell you from sad experience that you will always miss him, but with time you will find comfort in knowing he lives on in your heart and your loving memories of him. Our earthly lives end, but love lives on. We all treasure your continuing compassion for those whose lives you touch with your wisdom.
Excellent video. Made many strong points in the subtlest way possible ! God bless you for all the good work you're doing, Doc. And condolences on your loss.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta thank you for another enlightening video done inspite of this great loss. May God be with you and your family at this most difficult time of spiritual healing of the heart.
You know there is a great saying in Arabic. " The carpenter's door is always broken.". ( Carpenter every day goes to fix doors of others;, he has no time to fix his own door.) Just remember that.
Thomas, I misread your comment and you actually make a good point. It's a great quote and Sanjay would do well to listen but I doubt he will. His desire to fix everyone is why he's a doctor and that's from the heart.
You are such a great doctor and a greater human being. My mum is a heart patient on dialysis for 3.5 yrs and is very unwell. I can correlate to what u are going through..every phone call frightens me as I live in UK and she is in India I hope you cope with your loss ..it must be slightly easier for you to do that, being a doctor. Don't know what I would do when I get the bad news! God help us all.
This man is a brilliant cardiologist, his explanations have helped me a great deal, and made my conversations with my care providers less one sided, and forced them to listen. Thanks Sanjay!
I'm sorry for your loss Sanjay....... instead of commenting on your great content I wanted to acknowledge something I noticed at the start of your video, was that your Dad... I hope the loss in your heart is healing and know that his energy is always with you. Thank you for your great content
I am so glad that You are publicly addressing this issue. I had an adrenal adenoma that causes Conn's and Cushing's, but I had to be the driving force behind my Doctors to properly investigate it with me. I had the 2 diseases for quite a few years before anyone took serious action. I had to have a huge amount of tests before I finally had surgery ( adrenalectomy) to treat it ( Aldosterone-Renin ratios, saline suppression test and Adrenal venous sampling. Also multiple cortisol levels). Normally a unilateral adrenalectomy would have addressed the Conn's , secondary to adrenal adenoma, but I finished up eventually having both adrenals removed due to relentless Cushing's. As welk My blood pressure has improved greatly since the adrenalectomies ( right in 2018 and left in 2020). My blood pressure would get as high as 230/120, on up to 7 anti-hypertensives, prior to surgery and medication did not control it. I don't think I would have lasted much longer without surgical intervention.
hi , thank you for sharing your story , it really encouraged me! I'm 27 and blood pressure that stays on 150/100 on average, IV don't some tests, heart tests and blood test, I would like to ask my dr to check this test, what test can I ask my dr to do , to test what you had? God bless you and thank you
@@benjaminrifkin-savedbygrac6844 I had a lot of blood tests initially; mainly aldosterone and renin ( those two need to be done together to get the " aldosterone - Renin" ratio, (which will be much more relevant and useful than either of those alone) and blood, as well as saliva cortisol levels. I also had a CT scan of chest and abdomen, which showed adrenal gland involvement, although it is possible to have adrenal glands causing the issue, but it may not show up on imaging , which can make diagnosis more challenging. If the issue originates from somewhere else ( from example, the pituitary, or if it's pheochromocytoma) then other tests could be done to try and find the cause ( eg. MRI Pituitary, PET scan etc). Further testing would depend on individual presentation, but blood tests like Aldosterone- Renin ratio and cortisol levels are essential, in my opinion and experience. Sometimes it requires a few of these blood tests to catch the problem, where endocrine hypertension is the issue. It's important to be informed and active with a GP, and specialist ( in my case,van Endocrinologist and Cardiologist) to try and sort what can seem like a complex issue. It was slow moving for me for a while, and I went through a couple of Endocrinologists before finding one who took the situation seriously ( and it was serious) and did the proper testing. Educate yourself as much as possible and hopefully you will get a good team of professionals ( starting with just one good one can make a world of difference) who will steer you in the right direction. I'm sorry You are having these issues, but I am glad You are clued in and doing something about it now. All the best with a speedy diagnosis.
@@ProfessionalWidow291 Thank you so much for explaining this to me 💯☺️👌 yes ok, I'm going to the dr tomorrow to see if it my thyroid levels, I'll check somthing next, and keep doing that until I find the root cause, really appreciate the time you took to write this, Jesus loves you, thanks!
Yes, it's good to regularly check other hormones as well, with problems like this. I also have secondary hypothyroidism, which isn't as common as primary. Cortisol, Aldosterone-Renin, TSH , free t3, free t4 are good ones to start checking.
Thank you for all you do for us by sharing these thoughtful and insightful videos. You are a gift to us all. The thoroughness and balance of the videos are empowering. I've learned much from them. Honestly, you have taught me much more than my own doc.
Thanks for this video. It's so good of you to think of others but please take care of yourself. You look tired, and I'm sure it's coz you're not sleeping well. Just remember you are just as important as everyone else and take time to slowly adapt. I know you like analogies. I saw a video where you were talking about baby snakes and the mother snake. Tbh I can't remember anything else. I'm terrified of snakes and for days after I had dreams of being strangled by snakes loool. I hope that made you smile. Thanks again for everything you do. You really are a special person. Just go easy on the snakes analogy please xxxxxxx
My BP runs high consistently 140/90, I’m 20 pbs overweight. Today I took 1000mg of Niacin (B3) with lunch. Normally I take 500mg with a meal. Not thinking about my bp, I checked 2 hours after eating and was SHOCKED...118/74. I waited 3 minutes as I always do and checked again...Niacin did it, lowered my bp. I am going to start monitoring niacin intake vs bp
Hi Dr my deeps prays will always be qith you. Your videos which I love to watch give me energy and hope that someone in earth can understand my problem. I am suffering from episodic hypertension which dramatically increase to 210/110 for some time. I visited so many drs since 11 years and now one cardiologist suggested yo check 24 hrs Urine metaadernalies for 3 time x after one week of gap. This is increased and first reading was 21 and 2nd week is 18. Normal range is belwo 13.6. My age is 51 and I am praying that Dr can diagnose my problem now. Thanks to you for giving hopes and your way of explanation is wonderful. I wish I can consult you, which is not possible as I am living in Pakistan. Lots of love and prayers ❤ 🙏 💕 ♥
Condolences on the loss of you father,I am very sure he would have been so proud he had such a clever,kind son. It is so refreshing to know there are still doctors such as you, really interesting topic,my hypotension started when I was pregnant and never went back to normal,33 years on and still on beta blockers,now I have chronic kidney disease,never been over weight and diet always been healthy,no salt mainly veg,listening to your talk it was interesting to hear the bit about the thyroid,not long after the high blood pressure started I also developed an underactive thyroid,makes me wonder now if there was any connection. Thank you doctor for your caring nature.
Hi Dr G, once again an informative & concise video. So very helpful to understand the many reasons of high BP. Usually we are just told it's a high number, but the reasoning is on 'A Need To know ' basis, and as the patient, you don't need to know! Many GP's & Specialists can get quite afronted if you ask questions about your condition, been there several times!!! Thank you for restoring faith in Doctors, we have been so badly let down by some, worldwide, that faith is a very shaky thing these days. Sending loving thoughts & healing for you dear doc, don't worry, your dad's never far from you,he sees you. X
hello, dr gupta - i'm so sorry for your loss. i hope that your lovely memories and the compassion that you give to all of us will be a comfort to you in the time ahead. you have many people out here wishing you well. thank you so much for this video on 2e hypertension - it came at the perfect time. peace.
I wish more GP's (and in some cases hospital doctors) would screen for Primary Hyperaldosteronism, especially if you have resistant hypertension and on more than one BP medication. This disease is much more common than previously thought when Professor Conn did his finest work.
My blood pressure goes up when I do not have sufficient food in my body. Sometimes iI like to go to bed minus my dinner but, I dare not...pressure will go up. Advice please. Continue to care and love your dad.
This happens because blood is diverted to stomach after food and thus overall pressure comes down. Its temporary though and not really a solution. Blood pressure still remains high thereafter. I solved this same problem by eating a bowl of salad and handful of nuts. Its not necessarily carbs/proteins that is needed here, but presence of digestible food in the stomach. Good luck !
To be honest, I cannot even imagine the cardiologists speaking to me on this level. In fact, the last one couldn't wait to get out of the room and since he left this one seems to get pissed off when any question gets asked, as if asking means she's being challenged. The only way I could think to get their attention is to play this video for them. But I don't think they would listen. They don't care. Thank you for this education though. I've brought down my blood pressure, and gotten off the drugs, but I'm not sure what damage was done and don't know how to find out.
I agree one hundred percent. This man is a god-send. Dr. Gupta is what All doctors should aspire to become!!! I have a suggestion for you. If you are able to do so, then seek out a new cardiologist. Not all of them are of the low caliber of the two you described. Thank Goodness!! Wishing you Good luck and Good health.🙏
@@margaretcordova3268 I know you didn't ask me but I've got a suggestion for you. About 2 years ago I started taking a couple tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar every morning. Within a short period of time I was able to ditch my blood pressure medication. I am back to taking the BP medication now because of the fact that another med that I now take has interactions with the Apple Cider Vinegar. But was curious as to HOW it worked so Well?... and research showed me that the reason is probably because it contains a whopping load of potassium!? Anyways, just thought I would pass this along. (A BIG word of Caution here: IF you are taking an ACE inhibitor such as Lisinopril, do NOT add more potassium. It could have you reach a dangerous level in your blood stream pretty quickly!!)
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 I got off Lasaraton today. It was giving me horrible acid reflux! I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst case of acid reflux!!!! I was shaking so bad too! Apple cider vinegar does not have potassium in it. Meds destroy your system. I have gone down to one meal a day to see if I can lose my extra weight! I also try to take my kale shake everyday!
My heartfelt condolences, Doctor, yr videos are so valuable and great gifts to all humans, You give clear knowledge, almost all viewers who watch your videos are highly benifited, God Bless you!
I just watched your video from 2019 on 3 things to ask if your Dr. says you have high blood pressure. Your opening described my situation exactly. My Dr. went right to medication. I even asked if there is anything I can eat more or less of or walk more? He just said no. and gave me a prescription. I'm 52 and have never taken any medication for any ailments.
I’ve been put on two blood pressure medications. I’ve had multiple blood tests. I’ve had multiple EKGs, an echocardiogram, a renal ultrasound, a 24 hour urine test, thyroid test, magnesium test, and a 48 hour Holter monitor. Nothing has been found. My BP is back to 150/95 again. Nothing has worked. I’m going to be headed back to the ER very soon.
Is your heart rate super fast?? Like when you get up and keep standing is your heart rate 140? If you could check that but if so maybe that’s the problem I could be wrong. For me that is an issue when I lay down or sit my heart is normal but when stand it shoots up 150 and It has gave me high blood pressure
I have had high blood pressure since birth! It only started to be a problem when I got into my 40's though with cardiac issues at 48. after having 2 MI's and a stent and now diagnosed with a ascending aortic aneurysm...so I am on medications and I am being monitored regularly.
If you'd have only known about a whole food/plant based diet, you might not have had to have all these cardiac issues, and a stent. No time like the present. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and Dr. Dean Ornish have demonstrated reversing CAV. In spite of getting handed a bad genetic picture, it helps, and the recipes are wonderful. It is said that our heritage loads the gun, but life style pulls the trigger. Check out those guys and also drmcdougall.com. Keep an open mind. It will turn your life around.
@@smallfootprint2961 Please don't be like all the ignorant people who automatically assume that all people who have cardiac issues are fat, red meat eating, non exercising pigs! My Cardiologist has got me on a mostly pant based diet... In fact I have followed that type of diet most of my life because my Dad hadd the same issues. I have been an athlete my whole life too. that being said...you can't beat bad genetics. Even Vegans have heart troubles.
@@25inspector Well said. Unfortunately I'm going to be just as ignorant/helpful and suggest looking into the complete opposite. High saturated fat and low carbs. Including so called healthy grains. As long as the meat is from healthy animals and the fat isn't from seed oils. It's a suggestion and only you can decide whether to research it to see if you want to go down that road. It's how I've lived most of my 60 years and I have no heart issues whatsoever. BUT I also understand that doesn't make it the way anyone else lives. But it must be worth researching.....
@York Cardiology : Sincere condolences to you Boss ... and thank you for your excellent and informative channel ... utmost respect to you for taking the time to educate and inform.
I have AFib and they gave me a Beta Blocker for it. Then my Blood pressure began to rise so I stopped it. Now I have HBP when laying down at night. But during the day it is mostly normal about 122/60 but at night it can sometimes go to 170/80 did you ever hear of Supine Hypertension? My daughter thinks it was a side effect from Metoprolo Er Succinate 25 mg. I lost 50 pounds and I'm thin now and I never eat salt sugar or white flour. I eat mostly fresh fruit and Vegetable 's, I juice Celery and Beets. But night time is a Nightmare.Your Dad raised a very Smart Man he did a Great job💙
Doctor, after taking too many antihytamines, spraying myself with anti-repellant bug spray and drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day, ( I was on holiday in Florida and had free coffee) my blood pressure went from 120/60 to 199/99 and my HB was 115. I could not stop drinking water or going to the bathroom all day. I told the Dr. ,in Emerg. about my intake of OC preparations. He basically ignored that., wanted to give me a huge injection of perinodopril . I declined. That was in Dec.2021. This past Dec, same thing with inordinate amt. Of waster intake. I LOOKED BACK& realized that I was inhaling an OC organic inhaler 5× more than recommended. The excessive water intake was due to my body trying to get rid of the toxins that I ingested.
A cardiologist who’s taking the time to actually educate the public.... How uplifting! There’s still hope for humanity in the midst of the darkness slowly descending on us.
Breaks my heart looking at you, Sanjay. I know you're hurting. Your Dad loved you just as much. Now carry on his name and know he's with you in spirit. You will meet again one day.
@Lena Augustine ой, ленка....
My deep prayers for you and your family on the loss of your father. Thank you for continuing sharing with all of us during this time.
Dr Sanjay, you are a blessing
Your father - and mother - must have been exceptional to have fathered a man such as yourself. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for another hugely informative video.
I have been treated for hypertension since I was pregnant with my first child....48 years ago.....
Today I have learnt more about this condition than I did in all those 48 years.
Thank you Dr Gupta
Even at this time of sadness you still think of us and make videos. Thank You Dr Sanjay.
Stay Safe...
Listening to you alone can lower high blood pressure. Dr. You are so good, I will keep watching and share. Thank you very much
Sending heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Father. Its been clear he's meant so very much to you. 🖤
Hello Doc!
Always a pleasure to see and hear from you. And my deepest sympathies and most sincerest condolences on your loss.
So great to see a Doctor who thinks like an engineer. Causes rather than guidelines. Loved your POTS video as well!
Sanjay, you are just not an good cardiologist but an amazing doctor and a good human being! Keep it up, you will be blessed too.
Prayers 🙏🏾 Cry when tears come, laugh when the laugh comes - grief is the wildest roller coaster ride of emotions. Keep your seat belt on at all times.
Your father will be with you always. ❤️
What lovely, comforting words. ❣️. You surely must have a very caring heart.
@@elisafrye2115 I know grief all too well. I have lost both my parents and my son. I have been riing this ride for a while now. Thank you :-)
I FINALLY found a Doctor that is attacking the problem rather than just the symptoms!! I love your educating videos!!
After years of taking 4 BP medications and multiple potassium pills daily, I was recently diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism, which caused my hypertension. CT scans also confirmed nodule on my adrenal gland. Thanks so much for these videos you provide us!
I'm going to a cardiologist for the first time tomorrow, as an echocardiogram found Pulmonary Hypertension and the right side of my heart is enlarged. Thanks to your videos I feel so much more prepared for my appointment. Thank you for the time and compassion that you bring your channel. It's a true blessing. I'm so sorry for your loss.
from my research enlarged heart is due to bad diet. you want to remove salt from your diet. you want to also reduce inflammation
So proud of you, Sanjay, for continuing your professional life and sharing with us in spite of the pain and grief you feel. Still praying for you. I know you miss your Dad and always will.
I have been listening to all your videos, they have helped me enormously. Understanding alone helps reduce the anxiety which in itself is a contributing factor with my high blood pressure. Thanks
My deepest CONDOLENCES..i miss my parents every day of my life😥
Thank you for the information, education and enlightenment.🙏🙏🙏🙏
❤Lovely photo of your Dad & you I'm sure ❤ hes been very proud that you are his honorable son & benefiting people worldwide from all walks of life ❤ May you & your family be comforted by treasured memories & May he rest peaceful ❤🙏
I agree. I love the picture of Sanjay and his Dad - wish he would post it.
Thanks for making the subject so simple and importance of looking into Secondary Hypertension before prescribing the Drugs.
The loss of a parent can impact on our lives a lot more than we can ever realise, it gives those that were close as you were a deep sense of loneliness that is their even when we have other close family members still with us.
I am truly sorry for your loss and send heartfelt prayers your way.
May your memories be at your side for always
Enjoy listening to your videos. You are a good caring doctor and wonderful person.
Sorry about the passing away of your Dad. He is in a better place and will be with you in spirit.
Thank you for this thorough talk on secondary hypertension!
I am very sorry for your loose . You will see him again ..hearth is a temporary home . He got to be so proud of you !! You are a great person .
Those who know,do. Those that understand, TEACH. -Aristotle
Dr, thank you for empowering us!!
Your Video on Magnesium was so educating and it helped me a lot .You are awesome teacher!!🙏
What a charming and delightful video from someone who has not only medical expertise but humanity and actual communication skills. Your videos have a calmed the mind for one recently diagnosed high blood pressure gen x’er. Thank you.
Condolences for the loss of your father Sanjay.
I am sure a prouder Dad would not have been found.
His spirit lives on in your memories and your nature, and you will in turn pass these fine traits to your children.
Thank you for your inciteful videos.
Thank you so much for your huge efforts in education. If I had heard this info sooner in my life I could have saved myself a lot of bad health!!
My heart goes out to your family in the loss of your beloved father, Dr Gupta. I can tell you from sad experience that you will always miss him, but with time you will find comfort in knowing he lives on in your heart and your loving memories of him. Our earthly lives end, but love lives on.
We all treasure your continuing compassion for those whose lives you touch with your wisdom.
May time heal the pain. 7 years later I still miss my dad a lot. Thanks for your awesome posts!
Excellent video. Made many strong points in the subtlest way possible ! God bless you for all the good work you're doing, Doc. And condolences on your loss.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta thank you for another enlightening video done inspite of this great loss. May God be with you and your family at this most difficult time of spiritual healing of the heart.
You know there is a great saying in Arabic.
" The carpenter's door is always broken.".
( Carpenter every day goes to fix doors of others;, he has no time to fix his own door.)
Just remember that.
Thomas, I misread your comment and you actually make a good point. It's a great quote and Sanjay would do well to listen but I doubt he will. His desire to fix everyone is why he's a doctor and that's from the heart.
Condolences to you for your loss. Your videos have helped everyone tremendously, just so you know.
Extremely sorry about your father.🙏
Thank you for all that you do for us
So sorry for your loss. Your grief is evident and it's very noble to take the time to continue with your mission to educate and inform.
Thank you Doctor and my deepest sympathy for your loss. Kind regards from Switzerland.
Amazing Sanjay...you're a godsend.
A lot of effort put in...explained beautifully.
Bless you..
You are such a great doctor and a greater human being. My mum is a heart patient on dialysis for 3.5 yrs and is very unwell. I can correlate to what u are going through..every phone call frightens me as I live in UK and she is in India
I hope you cope with your loss ..it must be slightly easier for you to do that, being a doctor. Don't know what I would do when I get the bad news! God help us all.
My condolences to you. 💕
Thank you for your videos.
This man is a brilliant cardiologist, his explanations have helped me a great deal, and made my conversations with my care providers less one sided, and forced them to listen. Thanks Sanjay!
I'm sorry for your loss Sanjay....... instead of commenting on your great content I wanted to acknowledge something I noticed at the start of your video, was that your Dad... I hope the loss in your heart is healing and know that his energy is always with you. Thank you for your great content
What a wonderful doctor who has so much concern to his people !!!
Thank you so much Doctor sir. 🙏🙏
I am so glad that You are publicly addressing this issue. I had an adrenal adenoma that causes Conn's and Cushing's, but I had to be the driving force behind my Doctors to properly investigate it with me. I had the 2 diseases for quite a few years before anyone took serious action. I had to have a huge amount of tests before I finally had surgery ( adrenalectomy) to treat it ( Aldosterone-Renin ratios, saline suppression test and Adrenal venous sampling. Also multiple cortisol levels). Normally a unilateral adrenalectomy would have addressed the Conn's , secondary to adrenal adenoma, but I finished up eventually having both adrenals removed due to relentless Cushing's. As welk My blood pressure has improved greatly since the adrenalectomies ( right in 2018 and left in 2020). My blood pressure would get as high as 230/120, on up to 7 anti-hypertensives, prior to surgery and medication did not control it. I don't think I would have lasted much longer without surgical intervention.
hi , thank you for sharing your story , it really encouraged me! I'm 27 and blood pressure that stays on 150/100 on average, IV don't some tests, heart tests and blood test, I would like to ask my dr to check this test, what test can I ask my dr to do , to test what you had? God bless you and thank you
@@benjaminrifkin-savedbygrac6844 I had a lot of blood tests initially; mainly aldosterone and renin ( those two need to be done together to get the " aldosterone - Renin" ratio, (which will be much more relevant and useful than either of those alone) and blood, as well as saliva cortisol levels. I also had a CT scan of chest and abdomen, which showed adrenal gland involvement, although it is possible to have adrenal glands causing the issue, but it may not show up on imaging , which can make diagnosis more challenging. If the issue originates from somewhere else ( from example, the pituitary, or if it's pheochromocytoma) then other tests could be done to try and find the cause ( eg. MRI Pituitary, PET scan etc). Further testing would depend on individual presentation, but blood tests like Aldosterone- Renin ratio and cortisol levels are essential, in my opinion and experience. Sometimes it requires a few of these blood tests to catch the problem, where endocrine hypertension is the issue. It's important to be informed and active with a GP, and specialist ( in my case,van Endocrinologist and Cardiologist) to try and sort what can seem like a complex issue. It was slow moving for me for a while, and I went through a couple of Endocrinologists before finding one who took the situation seriously ( and it was serious) and did the proper testing. Educate yourself as much as possible and hopefully you will get a good team of professionals ( starting with just one good one can make a world of difference) who will steer you in the right direction. I'm sorry You are having these issues, but I am glad You are clued in and doing something about it now. All the best with a speedy diagnosis.
@@ProfessionalWidow291 Thank you so much for explaining this to me 💯☺️👌 yes ok, I'm going to the dr tomorrow to see if it my thyroid levels, I'll check somthing next, and keep doing that until I find the root cause, really appreciate the time you took to write this, Jesus loves you, thanks!
Yes, it's good to regularly check other hormones as well, with problems like this. I also have secondary hypothyroidism, which isn't as common as primary. Cortisol, Aldosterone-Renin, TSH , free t3, free t4 are good ones to start checking.
Greetings from Mauritius! Good to see you back online, Doctor and thank you so much for all your advice.
Thank you for all you do for us by sharing these thoughtful and insightful videos. You are a gift to us all.
The thoroughness and balance of the videos are empowering. I've learned much from them. Honestly, you have taught me much more than my own doc.
You are such a beautiful and kind man. I only wish you were my cardiologist in the USA.
Great, informative...Thanks Doc...Feels so good hearing you ...
Thanks for this video. It's so good of you to think of others but please take care of yourself. You look tired, and I'm sure it's coz you're not sleeping well. Just remember you are just as important as everyone else and take time to slowly adapt. I know you like analogies. I saw a video where you were talking about baby snakes and the mother snake. Tbh I can't remember anything else. I'm terrified of snakes and for days after I had dreams of being strangled by snakes loool. I hope that made you smile. Thanks again for everything you do. You really are a special person. Just go easy on the snakes analogy please xxxxxxx
Thank you for the informative video which seems clear and logically explained. Very pleased to have watched it.
I’m really very sorry for you loss Dr Gupta. I imagine your farther was immediately proud of you.
Prayers for your mom
My condolences Dr. Gupta. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
My BP runs high consistently 140/90, I’m 20 pbs overweight. Today I took 1000mg of Niacin (B3) with lunch. Normally I take 500mg with a meal. Not thinking about my bp, I checked 2 hours after eating and was SHOCKED...118/74. I waited 3 minutes as I always do and checked again...Niacin did it, lowered my bp. I am going to start monitoring niacin intake vs bp
Niacin is good 👍
How has Niacin been working for you this far?
Hi Dr my deeps prays will always be qith you. Your videos which I love to watch give me energy and hope that someone in earth can understand my problem. I am suffering from episodic hypertension which dramatically increase to 210/110 for some time. I visited so many drs since 11 years and now one cardiologist suggested yo check 24 hrs Urine metaadernalies for 3 time x after one week of gap. This is increased and first reading was 21 and 2nd week is 18. Normal range is belwo 13.6.
My age is 51 and I am praying that Dr can diagnose my problem now. Thanks to you for giving hopes and your way of explanation is wonderful. I wish I can consult you, which is not possible as I am living in Pakistan.
Lots of love and prayers ❤ 🙏 💕 ♥
I'm very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you, Doctor. 🙏🙏
Thanks for being thorough & making this video! My doctor is pretty vague & just prescribed medications for high blood pressure!
Condolences on the loss of you father,I am very sure he would have been so proud he had such a clever,kind son. It is so refreshing to know there are still doctors such as you, really interesting topic,my hypotension started when I was pregnant and never went back to normal,33 years on and still on beta blockers,now I have chronic kidney disease,never been over weight and diet always been healthy,no salt mainly veg,listening to your talk it was interesting to hear the bit about the thyroid,not long after the high blood pressure started I also developed an underactive thyroid,makes me wonder now if there was any connection. Thank you doctor for your caring nature.
It is so nice to have all this explained! Love this channel!
All the best to you doctor, and thank you!
God bless you Doctor for educating us
Sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you. Thank you for educating all of us!
So sorry for your lost. One day we will see our love ones again🙏
Thank you for educating us, you are great doctor. Blessings!!!
I learn so much from you!
Thank you for your generous gift of knowledge.
Super good presentation Dr. Gupta🎉
Hi Dr G, once again an informative & concise video. So very helpful to understand the many reasons of high BP. Usually we are just told it's a high number, but the reasoning is on 'A Need To know ' basis, and as the patient, you don't need to know! Many GP's & Specialists can get quite afronted if you ask questions about your condition, been there several times!!!
Thank you for restoring faith in Doctors, we have been so badly let down by some, worldwide, that faith is a very shaky thing these days.
Sending loving thoughts & healing for you dear doc, don't worry, your dad's never far from you,he sees you. X
Amazing. Your video has helped me to solve the puzzle of a sudden persistent HTN for one of my patients. Thank you
So sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏
hello, dr gupta - i'm so sorry for your loss. i hope that your lovely memories and the compassion that you give to all of us will be a comfort to you in the time ahead. you have many people out here wishing you well. thank you so much for this video on 2e hypertension - it came at the perfect time. peace.
@Dr. Gupta - my condolences. You are an exceptional doctor and a caring human being.
Thank you so much, as I am learning to empower myself. I sincerely appreciate your professionalism and education.
My sympathies to you Dr. Gupta and your family on your great loss.
I wish more GP's (and in some cases hospital doctors) would screen for Primary Hyperaldosteronism, especially if you have resistant hypertension and on more than one BP medication. This disease is much more common than previously thought when Professor Conn did his finest work.
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I can understand your pain, i lost my mother less than a year ago. Stay strong brother 🙏
My blood pressure goes up when I do not have sufficient food in my body. Sometimes iI like to go to bed minus my dinner but, I dare not...pressure will go up. Advice please. Continue to care and love your dad.
This happens because blood is diverted to stomach after food and thus overall pressure comes down. Its temporary though and not really a solution. Blood pressure still remains high thereafter. I solved this same problem by eating a bowl of salad and handful of nuts. Its not necessarily carbs/proteins that is needed here, but presence of digestible food in the stomach. Good luck !
like father like son surely your father b kind soul like you. prayers for your father
To be honest, I cannot even imagine the cardiologists speaking to me on this level. In fact, the last one couldn't wait to get out of the room and since he left this one seems to get pissed off when any question gets asked, as if asking means she's being challenged. The only way I could think to get their attention is to play this video for them. But I don't think they would listen. They don't care. Thank you for this education though. I've brought down my blood pressure, and gotten off the drugs, but I'm not sure what damage was done and don't know how to find out.
I agree one hundred percent. This man is a god-send. Dr. Gupta is what All doctors should aspire to become!!!
I have a suggestion for you. If you are able to do so, then seek out a new cardiologist. Not all of them are of the low caliber of the two you described. Thank Goodness!! Wishing you Good luck and Good health.🙏
@brussel sprout How did you lower your pressure?
How did you get the bp down?
@@margaretcordova3268 I know you didn't ask me but I've got a suggestion for you. About 2 years ago I started taking a couple tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar every morning. Within a short period of time I was able to ditch my blood pressure medication. I am back to taking the BP medication now because of the fact that another med that I now take has interactions with the Apple Cider Vinegar. But was curious as to HOW it worked so Well?... and research showed me that the reason is probably because it contains a whopping load of potassium!? Anyways, just thought I would pass this along.
(A BIG word of Caution here: IF you are taking an ACE inhibitor such as Lisinopril, do NOT add more potassium. It could have you reach a dangerous level in your blood stream pretty quickly!!)
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 I got off Lasaraton today. It was giving me horrible acid reflux! I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst case of acid reflux!!!! I was shaking so bad too! Apple cider vinegar does not have potassium in it. Meds destroy your system. I have gone down to one meal a day to see if I can lose my extra weight! I also try to take my kale shake everyday!
Thank you Dr Gupta for this valuable information. So sorry for your loss
Welcome back Dr. Pray your wonderful Dad is in heaven and looking down proudly at his son. Keep up the good job advising us all.
My heartfelt condolences, Doctor, yr videos are so valuable and great gifts to all humans, You give clear knowledge, almost all viewers who watch your videos are highly benifited, God Bless you!
I just watched your video from 2019 on 3 things to ask if your Dr. says you have high blood pressure. Your opening described my situation exactly. My Dr. went right to medication. I even asked if there is anything I can eat more or less of or walk more? He just said no. and gave me a prescription. I'm 52 and have never taken any medication for any ailments.
You are a very special person. God Bless You.
Very helpful. Thank you for your teachings.
You are Genius dear Sanjay 🇮🇳🙏💕💓💓
Thank you Dr Sanjay for your videos they are so helpful to me you are a blessing.
Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge. It’s very greatly appreciated.
U are are doing a great service.u talk so good and content is so much informative.A very absorbing and balanced lecture.
Beautiful soul you are. Be blessed.
Wonderful person, this man, thank you.
I’ve been put on two blood pressure medications. I’ve had multiple blood tests. I’ve had multiple EKGs, an echocardiogram, a renal ultrasound, a 24 hour urine test, thyroid test, magnesium test, and a 48 hour Holter monitor. Nothing has been found. My BP is back to 150/95 again. Nothing has worked. I’m going to be headed back to the ER very soon.
Is your heart rate super fast?? Like when you get up and keep standing is your heart rate 140? If you could check that but if so maybe that’s the problem I could be wrong. For me that is an issue when I lay down or sit my heart is normal but when stand it shoots up 150 and It has gave me high blood pressure
Que dios lo bendiga Dr gracias porque ayude a la humanidad
Really very hurt to see you like this but in situations also u are doing video n guiding the people really hats off you Sanjay sir 🙏🏻
I have had high blood pressure since birth! It only started to be a problem when I got into my 40's though with cardiac issues at 48. after having 2 MI's and a stent and now diagnosed with a ascending aortic aneurysm...so I am on medications and I am being monitored regularly.
If you'd have only known about a whole food/plant based diet, you might not have had to have all these cardiac issues, and a stent. No time like the present. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and Dr. Dean Ornish have demonstrated reversing CAV. In spite of getting handed a bad genetic picture, it helps, and the recipes are wonderful. It is said that our heritage loads the gun, but life style pulls the trigger. Check out those guys and also drmcdougall.com. Keep an open mind. It will turn your life around.
@@smallfootprint2961 Please don't be like all the ignorant people who automatically assume that all people who have cardiac issues are fat, red meat eating, non exercising pigs! My Cardiologist has got me on a mostly pant based diet... In fact I have followed that type of diet most of my life because my Dad hadd the same issues. I have been an athlete my whole life too. that being said...you can't beat bad genetics. Even Vegans have heart troubles.
@@25inspector Well said. Unfortunately I'm going to be just as ignorant/helpful and suggest looking into the complete opposite. High saturated fat and low carbs. Including so called healthy grains. As long as the meat is from healthy animals and the fat isn't from seed oils. It's a suggestion and only you can decide whether to research it to see if you want to go down that road. It's how I've lived most of my 60 years and I have no heart issues whatsoever. BUT I also understand that doesn't make it the way anyone else lives. But it must be worth researching.....
another very educational and enjoyable video, Thank you Sanjay your a great guy
@York Cardiology : Sincere condolences to you Boss ... and thank you for your excellent and informative channel ... utmost respect to you for taking the time to educate and inform.
My sincere condolences. Thank you for videos.
Dr Gupta please come to the Phil's I want to meet for proper consultation you are a very grateful doctor
Hi Dr so sorry to hear about the death of your father my condolences to you and your family God bless you.
I have AFib and they gave me a Beta Blocker for it. Then my Blood pressure began to rise so I stopped it. Now I have HBP when laying down at night. But during the day it is mostly normal about 122/60 but at night it can sometimes go to 170/80 did you ever hear of Supine Hypertension? My daughter thinks it was a side effect from Metoprolo Er Succinate 25 mg. I lost 50 pounds and I'm thin now and I never eat salt sugar or white flour. I eat mostly fresh fruit and Vegetable 's, I juice Celery and Beets. But night time is a Nightmare.Your Dad raised a very Smart Man he did a Great job💙
Doctor, after taking too many antihytamines, spraying myself with anti-repellant bug spray and drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day, ( I was on holiday in Florida and had free coffee) my blood pressure went from 120/60 to 199/99 and my HB was 115. I could not stop drinking water or going to the bathroom all day. I told the Dr. ,in Emerg. about my intake of OC preparations. He basically ignored that., wanted to give me a huge injection of perinodopril . I declined. That was in Dec.2021. This past Dec, same thing with inordinate amt. Of waster intake. I LOOKED BACK& realized that I was inhaling an OC organic inhaler 5× more than recommended. The excessive water intake was due to my body trying to get rid of the toxins that I ingested.