159/90 BP Is this normal for adults

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I am 21years old and had checked my BP which is 159/90 .So is this normal or should I consult a doctor and can it be lowered by maintaining a hygienic diet and doing exercises? Please help me I am afraid to take tablets like old people everyday.

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Dr. Manhar Jogi

General Physician 46 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Do RBS. Creatinine. SGPT. If normal don't worry

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Dr. Udayanath Sahoo Internal Medicine 51 yrs exp Bhubaneswar Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Udayanath Sahoo

Internal Medicine 51 yrs exp Bhubaneswar

Consult Now

Hello, as per your age it is high so take medication (ACTIBLOK-AM -25 mg) once a day after breakfast.

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investigation -Fasting blood sugar,Lipid profile, kidney function tests,Liver function tests,and ECG)

Health Tips

Do follow life style modification like this- 1)Try to eat a healthier diet with less salt (the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet) 2)Do exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. 3)Try to quit smoking and limiting the amount of alcohol you drink. 4)Do meditation regularly to reduce stress. 5) Measure blood pressure at home. Hope that helps d