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Is Sudden Rise Of Blood Pressure, In Elders Normal?
My father is 76 years healthy person. He is 5 feet 3 inches and weighs 60 kgs. He neither drinks nor smoke. He always has BP of 120/80. He takes Amlodipin 5 mg daily for the last 30 years. Recently, he visited me in Thailand and his BP rose to 180/90. He went back to India, but his BP is still 140/80 (last 10 days). Should I be worried? Warm regards,Prof. R. Banerjee
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
Hi,
Having BP 140/80 is quite in normal range and nothing to worry.
Occasional increasing upto 180/90 without any problem, do not worry.
Continue with hypertensive medicine.
Keep his BP record regularly.
Ok and take care.
Having BP 140/80 is quite in normal range and nothing to worry.
Occasional increasing upto 180/90 without any problem, do not worry.
Continue with hypertensive medicine.
Keep his BP record regularly.
Ok and take care.
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