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What Causes Low Diastolic Blood Pressure?

Hi - am a 56 year old male. The low figure on my blood pressure seems high. It varies between 130/93 (morning reading); 134/88 (6pm reading before meal). The lower figure seems to be consistently higher. Am fit and don't have salt, don't smoke, dont drink. Please could you advise?
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that these values of diastolic blood pressure may indicate the beginning of high blood pressure.

I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and perform some tests to exclude other possible causes of secondary high blood pressure:

- a chest X ray study
- complete blood count for anemia
- kidney and liver function tests
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose
- blood electrolytes
- inflammation tests (PCR, ESR).

You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. For the moment there is no need to start anti-hypertensive therapy.

I recommend continue on your healthy lifestyle.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Low Diastolic Blood Pressure?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that these values of diastolic blood pressure may indicate the beginning of high blood pressure. I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and perform some tests to exclude other possible causes of secondary high blood pressure: - a chest X ray study - complete blood count for anemia - kidney and liver function tests - thyroid hormone levels - fasting glucose - blood electrolytes - inflammation tests (PCR, ESR). You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. For the moment there is no need to start anti-hypertensive therapy. I recommend continue on your healthy lifestyle. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri