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Suggest Treatment For High BP

hello i am overwieght and i do smoke regually but my blood pressure have never got over 140/90 now today i have been sick all week and i worked all day long when i go home my face started getting really hot and i started getting really tired. i took my blood pressure and it was 151/85 on right arm pluse 97 the 174/102 on left arm with pulse 108 then i took a shower and it was 182/112 pulse 118 then 166/96 pulse 120 left arm i have been really panic over the first time i seen the first one and i am just wondering if there is something i can do now to help lower it real quick and then make an appt with my family doctor or is this emergency room.
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You will have to start anti hypertension drug because
1. Your blood pressure readings are suggestive of hypertension
2. Active smoker
3. Over weight
4. Your symptoms like tiredness, flushing of face etc.
So you have to consult your doctor and start antihypertensive drug.
At present, you should do following things to lower your blood pressure.
1. Weight reduction. So avoid oily and fatty food. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc.
2. Quit smoking as soon as possible.
3. Strict salt restrictions in diet.
Along with these lifestyle modifications, you have to start antihypertensive drug.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For High BP

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You will have to start anti hypertension drug because 1. Your blood pressure readings are suggestive of hypertension 2. Active smoker 3. Over weight 4. Your symptoms like tiredness, flushing of face etc. So you have to consult your doctor and start antihypertensive drug. At present, you should do following things to lower your blood pressure. 1. Weight reduction. So avoid oily and fatty food. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. 2. Quit smoking as soon as possible. 3. Strict salt restrictions in diet. Along with these lifestyle modifications, you have to start antihypertensive drug. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.