Suggest solution to high bp
Patient: Hi! I am a 49 year old female. I have always had "normal" blood pressure readings. On Friday had went to my GYN for my annual pap, and my blood pressure reading was "high". They took 3 readings: 146/96, 142/96, 148/92. I checked it again that night and it was 144/97. Saturday it was 140/103. I did not check it Sunday. Today it is 152/105. Should I be concerned? My GYN said if it continued to be "high" to call my Internist. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should concerned for these blood pressure readings. Upper limit of Normal blood pressure is 140/90mmhg.Your all blood pressure readings are more than this, so you are definitely having hypertension. You should consult your internal medicine doctor for this. You will need antihypertensive drug, strict salt restriction in diet and exercise. Antihypertensive drugs include amodipine, telmisartan, Losartan, ramipril etc. So don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.