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What Causes High BP?
Question: My bood pressure has been higher than usual lately. I just took it and is 162/112. What do you think?
Brief Answer:
The reading is definitely in hypertension range
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
If the blood pressure reading is high on more than 2 occasion and pressure being measured after ten minutes of rest. It's likely that you are hypertensive. Any systolic blood pressure above 135 and diastolic pressure above 85 requires antihypertensive medication.
I would suggest you to consult your Physician for checking of blood pressure and starting you on antihypertensive medication.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
The reading is definitely in hypertension range
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
If the blood pressure reading is high on more than 2 occasion and pressure being measured after ten minutes of rest. It's likely that you are hypertensive. Any systolic blood pressure above 135 and diastolic pressure above 85 requires antihypertensive medication.
I would suggest you to consult your Physician for checking of blood pressure and starting you on antihypertensive medication.
In case you require any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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