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Is My Blood Pressure 177/95 A Causes Of Worry?
I am 58 and on atenolol and avapro for blood pressure. Recently my blood pressure has been rising
last night I woke up with my heart beat pulsing in my ears and my blood pressure was 177 over 95. Is it okay to wait until 3 days until I can get into my regular physican or should I go to a weekend clinic now I weigh 190
last night I woke up with my heart beat pulsing in my ears and my blood pressure was 177 over 95. Is it okay to wait until 3 days until I can get into my regular physican or should I go to a weekend clinic now I weigh 190
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Hi,
It's a matter of worry but it's not emergency, you can certainly wait for three days if you are not any symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. Doctor will optimize your medicine and you should maintain healthy lifestyle like Avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet.
Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
It's a matter of worry but it's not emergency, you can certainly wait for three days if you are not any symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. Doctor will optimize your medicine and you should maintain healthy lifestyle like Avoid fatty, oily and high calorie diet.
Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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