Your BP May Be Dangerous, Doctors Tell You What To Do | Dr. Kulkarni & Dr. Srinivasa Polumuru

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is called a silent killer for a reason — most people never feel symptoms until it has already damaged the heart, brain, kidneys, or eyes. In this powerful podcast episode, Dr. Amitabh Kulkarni sits down with Dr. Srinivasa Polumuru, an Internal Medicine specialist with 22+ years of experience treating hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle diseases. Together, they simplify everything about blood pressure, including: 🔍 What you will learn in this episode: ✅What exactly is blood pressure & why it matters ✅Systolic vs Diastolic BP explained ✅Why hypertension often has no symptoms ✅Who is at high risk (obesity, stress, salt intake, diabetes, genetics, smoking etc.) ✅How often should you check your BP ✅Are home BP machines reliable? ✅Salt intake: how much is safe? ✅Does stress really increase BP? How exercise, walking, yoga, and meditation help ✅Can weight loss reverse hypertension? ✅How much sleep do you need to protect your heart ✅Coffee, alcohol — are they harmful? ✅When can BP medicines be stopped? ✅One-word rapid-fire round with Dr. Srinivas This video is a complete guide for anyone with high BP, borderline BP, or those who want to prevent hypertension. ❤️ Remember: Hypertension is manageable. Early detection can save lives. If you found this useful, please LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE this video with someone who should not ignore high BP. 🗂️ Timecodes: 00:00 – Trailer 01:26 – Introduction 03:01 – What is blood pressure? Why to check 05:20 – Who Is at Risk? 06:23 – How Often Should You Check BP? 07:46 – Early Symptoms of High BP 08:57 – Stress & Blood Pressure 10:30 – Are Home BP Machines Reliable? 13:16 – Role of Salt in Hypertension 15:13 – Weight Loss & BP Control 17:00 – Exercise Recommendations 18:19 – Is Walking Enough? 20:05 – Coffee & Alcohol — Good or Bad? 21:52 – Can You Stop BP Medicines? 24:00 – Can Lifestyle Changes Replace Medication? 25:35 – Importance of Sleep 27:46 – Yoga & Mindfulness for BP Control 29:31 – Key Advice for First-Time Hypertension Patients 30:52 – Rapid-Fire Round 34:05 – Final Advice 📲 Connect: 🌐 Website: www.dramitabhkulkarni.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dramitabhkulkarni 💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amitabh-kulkarni-b92a2937/ 💡 Like, Share & Subscribe for more expert-led health insights! #Hypertension #HighBP #BloodPressure #HealthPodcast #DoctorPodcast #HeartHealth #StressManagement #YogaForHealth #HealthyLifestyle #MedicalEducation #dramitabhkulkarni