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What Causes High BP?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2015
Question: For the last three hours my blood pressure has skyrocketed. 201/89/93 at 8:20
169/93/86 at 8:45
191/103/90 at 9:05
17589/74 at 8:14
191/97/76 at 9:50
187/91/76 at 10:28
At 8:30 took 1 aspirin 81 and 1 Nattokinase. Can feel the pressure in my scalp. Normally my BP is very low. I do have BIO Blood Pressure Wellness tablets and wonder if I should take any. If so, 1 0r 2.
I am Female 79 1/2 yrs. old, in good health. No drugs vitamins only. Had a heart attack 8 years ago.
No problems since
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need medication for high blood pressure, supplements can be of a little hel

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

You have quite high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is normally low, the danger of such blood pressure is that it can cause stroke. There is a need to decrease it with medications, and supplements can be of a little help.
I would advise you to call emergency if yiu don't have any other medications to decrease blood pressure.

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
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Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan

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What Causes High BP?

Brief Answer: Need medication for high blood pressure, supplements can be of a little hel Detailed Answer: Dear Mrs, You have quite high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is normally low, the danger of such blood pressure is that it can cause stroke. There is a need to decrease it with medications, and supplements can be of a little help. I would advise you to call emergency if yiu don't have any other medications to decrease blood pressure. Wishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask Regards,