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My mother's blood pressure for last three times since yesterday has been 90 - 140, 100 - 140, 90 - 160, 100 - 160. Latest being 100 - 160. She has no other issues like diabetes. Need to know if there's a reason to worry. We are monitoring it twice a day since yesterday.

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Thanks. The number you have provided doesn’t looks correct. Top reading is call systolic which should be less than 240 normally. The bottom reading is called diastolic which should be less than 90. ...  Read More

Today in evening I checked my Blood pressure and reading came 120/90, is it normal or should I check again tomorrow and if observe same then visit doctor.

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Its normal. Take three readings in a day. If they are ok then no need of repeating ...  Read More

My wife is having blood pressure of 160/100 in her 9th month of pregnency. She has completed half of the 9th month period. Please let me know if it can cause any issues ? Earlier in 8th month it was around 140. Please help.

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Hi ...is blood pressure 120 /90 is normal? I am 40 year old female. I feel heaviness is head usually in morning time. And usually results in having headache like by afternoon. I feel dizzy while moving or changing my position. Is that could be related to this fluctuation. Are there any symptoms of bp? Can u plse tell the few.

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This bp is normal. These symptoms may be due to other causes. Kindly consult ...  Read More

Taking telmesartan 40mg od. how long does it take to normalize blood pressure. Iam 57years male. Blood pressure identified for first time.

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12 hrs. ...  Read More

How to get blood pressure to normal if not taking medicine for bp. Cholestrol is 209. Is it possible to get back to normal without medicine

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The blood pressure you have mentioned DEFINATELY need treatment. It can not decrease without medications. 2D Echo to be done to see the effect of blood pressure on heart. ...  Read More

Can't eat food anxiety blood pressure monitored 150/120 Docyor has prescribed tolol xr no effect but

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Take Myotan 40 mg once a day Continue other drugs ...  Read More

Hi, My father is already taking medicine for hypertension i.e. Metosartan 25 mg Today somehow he was feeling of tingling on one side of mouth. So on checking blood pressure is found at doctors place is around 160/100. However doctor suggested to go for increasing the dose of same medication. But still looking for second opinion.

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Yes but I suggested plz visit to the near by hospital.. ...  Read More

I have not been taking any elopathic medicine, except for diabetes after one year of my by-pass heart surgery. Lately from last few months my blood pressure readings are showing 160/90 which is a cause for concern. Local doctor put me on Amlopen AT last week, I wish to know is this the right medicine for me in my present condition or you would advi

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Can you do light weight training combined with cardio if someone has bp 160/90. Also wht all food needs to be avoided.

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Yes you can exercise. It will help control BP . Avoid extra salt, fried foods and sweets ...  Read More

In which hand you should check blood pressure right or left asking for a normal check As there is may be difference

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Either arm is fine for a normal blood pressure check, but it's best to use the same arm every time so readings are comparable. A difference of up to about 10 points between your two arms is common and ...  Read More

Hi I'm 38 year old male , 92 kg and 170 cm ( over weight) , 12 years back I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and I'm on Inderal 40 mg now and past 1 or 2 month I'm getting mild headaches ( mostly back of neck ) so I checked my Blood Pressure my systolic BP is always around 110 to 120 but diastolic BP is between 87 to 92 ( which is on higher side

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Diastolic blood pressure on higher side is due to overweight... implement life style changes..then u will be free of meds and diastolic bp will come down to normal ...  Read More

These days my BP range from 115-122/82-90. Can I fix my diastolic blood pressure without medication?

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Salt restricted diet and regular walking or exercise. ...  Read More

My husband (33 years old , Height - 5'10 , Weight - 71 Kg) has a high blood pressure. His systolic blood pressure generally ranges from 160-190 and diastolic range from 110-135 This problem has been prevailing since 5-6 years. He has visited many doctors such as cardiologists, neurologist, nephrologist etc. and done many tests including Colour Dop

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I am 55 years old and my blood pressure is 120/88 I am not taking any blood pressure medications right now I don't have diabetes what to do now??

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Need to evaluate you in whole BP is normal as of now What about lipids (cholesterol) ...  Read More

Hi my blood pressure ranges in left arm to 140-95 and right arm it range from 135-85 or 130-82. Difference is there in both arms. So which arm to take for measuring?Thanks in advance.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My blood pressure fluctuates often. It's mostly 128/98 heartbeat- 100 , sometimes 119/98 with slight headache. I'm sleeping well, keeping myself hydrated still, what is it indicating?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My blood pressure is 160/80 im taking telteltrio 160/80 b.p.is night and morning b.p.is 140/90 Please solve this problem

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You need up-titration of the medication. Kindly consult your cardiologist for the same. ...  Read More

I started the medicine to control the blood pressure at the age of 37 with Telma H 40 , Pressure is under controlled by medicine ( 120/80) mm. After one year another doctor changed to Telvas 40 inplace of Telma H 40 and he said that telma h 40 was high power with respect to telvas & will monitor the pressure. After use of Telvas 40 for last 1 m

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In the start of treatment for hypertension if your taking telma40 You have to take this medicine regularly and Do exercise , less salt intake , don’t take much stress or overthinking too ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mom of a 6 month old baby. I am having postpartum anxiety issues.2 months back when I went to the clinic for a check up I was stressed due to some health issues. The doctor checked my bp and it was 150/100 and he advised me for 2d echo and it was normal. And he told me for low salt and after a week it was 144/80.with in 15 to

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It’s under normal range ...  Read More

I'm 22 years old University student. Since my 11th and 12th, I had a sedentary lifestyle after leaving home. Preference for junk food, less sleep, bad food habits, stress and barely any physical activity. Few years back, my blood pressure was 160/110. Blood checkup were done, everything was fine. As well as tests related to thyroid, renal, kidney a

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Yes check Start with low dose bp medications ...  Read More

My company doctor checked my blood pressure he told u have high BP and advised me telma AM I took that medicine for 1 year Then i again went to another doctor he told Telma 20 Then i started walking and running lost 5 kg now weight is 88kg ,height 173cm Checked blood pressure my bp was 110/70 I stopped blood pressure medicine for 1 month and kept

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Don’t take any medicine as of now , continue with healthy lifestyle Get ECG, ECHO, Lipid Profile done ...  Read More

My husband is suffering from High Blood Pressure from 30 years from last 2 month I have blood pressure ranging from 200/100 to 170/95 but after I went to doctor they gave me rosuvition 75/75/20 Cilicar 10/50 and prolometxl 50 since I am eating them my BP is nearing like 120/75, 112/73 with pulse rate 75 is this ok or low blood pressure

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Can reduce dose of medications pls consult ...  Read More

Is BP 155 normal? A local doctor has said you have high Blood pressure I am a resident of Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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Systolic blood pressure of 155 is not normal It is high Further management depends upon your age,symptoms, other history Please consult a physician ...  Read More

Hi I have checked my bp yesterday it was showing 120/ 90 will it go away on it's own or need to take any attention kindly confirm

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Nothing as such. Do regular walk 30 minutes per day. It is 100 Percent reversible. ...  Read More

Earlier I use to tale Telsar 40 and Concor 2.5 separate tablets and blood pressure was in control. 125/85. Recently the doctor has changed it to Concor T which is one tablet of the combination of the above two. Its been 5 days now but blood pressure is at higher side 135/92. Does taking two different tablets with two different manufacturers and com

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With single reading we cannot take any decision to changemedications....make a BP chart of atleast 1 week morning and evening readings ...  Read More

I have recently been prescribed Telmisartan 20 for elevated blood pressure. I have also been taking tadalafil (5-10mg) twice or thrice a month for mild erectile dysfunction. Now that I have been prescribed this BP medicine, will I be able to take tadalafil like I used to have been?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My blood pressure from sometime gone 160/109 doctor give me medicine for control blood pressure I have taken medicine one time can I stop using medicine bcoz my blood pressure normal now

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No medication for high blood pressure should be stopped abruptly without a doctor's advice. ...  Read More

Clonafit beta is a specific blood pressure medicine or should I continue nebistar 2.5 mg , which one is best

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How to lower blood pressure normally.. What is the normal blood pressure by age .. Is left hand muscle stiffness can b a trigger for any artery blockage issue.

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