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What Causes Rise In Blood Pressure?

My BP at 9AM was 168/90. I had it checked again at 11AM and it's 158/99. I am a 54 year old male (6'2"-220) and have never had any BP issues. It is usually around 120/70. Is this something I need to seek attention immediately, or something that can wait until normal weekday office hours? Thanks
Fri, 3 Mar 2017
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Hi There

I have gone through the medical details provide by you and i understand your concern Sir.

Yes your BP is staying high but as previously it was normal till now so i would like to advcie you to check it again at same time the next day and also i would like to ask you to make sure you are not eating something with high salt content, avoid smoking completely if you do and cut down your coffee intake also, as these things also contribute to increased Bp. Also make sure your BP machine is working fine.

There is no urgency as of now for urgent medical attention you can wait for few days, monitor your BP daily and follow the above advice. If it stay high then consult a doctor.

Good Luck
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What Causes Rise In Blood Pressure?

Hi There I have gone through the medical details provide by you and i understand your concern Sir. Yes your BP is staying high but as previously it was normal till now so i would like to advcie you to check it again at same time the next day and also i would like to ask you to make sure you are not eating something with high salt content, avoid smoking completely if you do and cut down your coffee intake also, as these things also contribute to increased Bp. Also make sure your BP machine is working fine. There is no urgency as of now for urgent medical attention you can wait for few days, monitor your BP daily and follow the above advice. If it stay high then consult a doctor. Good Luck