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Is Blood Pressure Of 127/97 A Cause For Concern?

I have recently been taking my blood pressure and I have noticed it increasing from 110/70 (normally) to 127/97. I have been taking it at varied times of the day and it seems to be staying in the same range. My mother had high bp and her 1st heart attack was at 52. I am 54. I am slightly overweight. 5'5 160lbs. I eat a normal diet and exercise a couple of times a week. I am a non-drinker and non-smoker. Should I consult my primary care physician. Thank you.
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear User ! Thank you for posting yur questions here.
I would say that according to your blood pressure you may have isolated diastolic blood pressure . Since the normal value of blood pressure is This is not dangerous for the moment but according to your family history it may lead to a systolic blood pressure . So it's very important to prevent further increase in blood pressure .
Yes you are a slightly overweight and should loose some weight.
You should go to your primary doctor , he /she will do blood test to check your cholesterol level and kidney function,check your heart, monitor your blood pressure .
You will discuss with him/her about the diet : reduce salt and calcium intake, increase food that contain magnesium and kalium, low fat diet, do - exercise every day...Monitor your blood pressure every day to see how your blood pressure will change .

Wish you good health.
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Is Blood Pressure Of 127/97 A Cause For Concern?

Hi Dear User ! Thank you for posting yur questions here. I would say that according to your blood pressure you may have isolated diastolic blood pressure . Since the normal value of blood pressure is This is not dangerous for the moment but according to your family history it may lead to a systolic blood pressure . So it s very important to prevent further increase in blood pressure . Yes you are a slightly overweight and should loose some weight. You should go to your primary doctor , he /she will do blood test to check your cholesterol level and kidney function,check your heart, monitor your blood pressure . You will discuss with him/her about the diet : reduce salt and calcium intake, increase food that contain magnesium and kalium, low fat diet, do - exercise every day...Monitor your blood pressure every day to see how your blood pressure will change . Wish you good health. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me.