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160/90 B.P
My mother's B.P is 160/90 when I got her checked morning. she gained 4-5kgs weight in last 7 months, and now she is process to decrease. She doesn't have any other symptoms. Is it something to worry? Should she start taking any medication. I will start monitoring her B.P regularly from now. Please suggest me what should I do now?
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Start blood pressure medication.
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Interventional Cardiologist
13 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes she needs BP medicines
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Dr. Sai Ravi Shanker A
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19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
160/90 mmhg is high
She has to take medicines
Consult doctor
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